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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.10, 1,282.65 and 490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.10, 1,282.65 and 490.60 is: 735.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.10 : 1,282.65 = 490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.10/1,282.65 = 490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.10x = 1,282.65 × 490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.10x = 629,268.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,268.09/855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.90

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