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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.14, 1,281.66 and 444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.14, 1,281.66 and 444.06 is: 665.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.14 : 1,281.66 = 444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.14/1,281.66 = 444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.14x = 1,281.66 × 444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.14x = 569,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,133.94/855.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.54

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