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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.11, 1,282.91 and 490.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.11, 1,282.91 and 490.16 is: 735.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.11 : 1,282.91 = 490.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.11/1,282.91 = 490.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.11x = 1,282.91 × 490.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.11x = 628,831.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,831.17/855.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.38

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