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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.20, 1,283.36 and 470.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.20, 1,283.36 and 470.72 is: 706.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.20 : 1,283.36 = 470.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.20/1,283.36 = 470.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.20x = 1,283.36 × 470.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.20x = 604,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,103.22/855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.39

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