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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.18, 1,281.33 and 565.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.18, 1,281.33 and 565.74 is: 847.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.18 : 1,281.33 = 565.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.18/1,281.33 = 565.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.18x = 1,281.33 × 565.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.18x = 724,899.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,899.63/855.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.66

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