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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.12, 1,281.87 and 306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.12, 1,281.87 and 306.75 is: 459.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.12 : 1,281.87 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.12/1,281.87 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.12x = 1,281.87 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.12x = 393,213.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,213.62/855.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.83

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