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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.20, 1,282.26 and 443.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.20, 1,282.26 and 443.72 is: 665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.20 : 1,282.26 = 443.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.20/1,282.26 = 443.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.20x = 1,282.26 × 443.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.20x = 568,964.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,964.41/855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.30

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