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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.14, 1,282.72 and 566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.14, 1,282.72 and 566.52 is: 849.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.14 : 1,282.72 = 566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.14/1,282.72 = 566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.14x = 1,282.72 × 566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.14x = 726,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,686.53/855.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.79

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