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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.22, 1,281.39 and 610.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.22, 1,281.39 and 610.54 is: 914.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.22 : 1,281.39 = 610.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.22/1,281.39 = 610.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.22x = 1,281.39 × 610.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.22x = 782,339.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,339.85/855.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.78

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