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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.24, 1,283.44 and 530.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.24, 1,283.44 and 530.78 is: 796.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.24 : 1,283.44 = 530.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.24/1,283.44 = 530.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.24x = 1,283.44 × 530.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.24x = 681,224.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,224.28/855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.53

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