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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.20, 1,283.12 and 490.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.20, 1,283.12 and 490.30 is: 735.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.20 : 1,283.12 = 490.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.20/1,283.12 = 490.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.20x = 1,283.12 × 490.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.20x = 629,113.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,113.74/855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.63

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