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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.18, 1,281.84 and 489.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.18, 1,281.84 and 489.18 is: 733.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.18 : 1,281.84 = 489.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.18/1,281.84 = 489.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.18x = 1,281.84 × 489.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.18x = 627,050.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,050.49/855.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.24

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