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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.18, 1,283.68 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.18, 1,283.68 and 422.64 is: 634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.18 : 1,283.68 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.18/1,283.68 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.18x = 1,283.68 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.18x = 542,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,534.52/855.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.41

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