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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.20, 1,279.56 and 508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.20, 1,279.56 and 508.72 is: 761.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.20 : 1,279.56 = 508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.20/1,279.56 = 508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.20x = 1,279.56 × 508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.20x = 650,937.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,937.76/855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.15

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