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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.25, 1,282.88 and 342.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.25, 1,282.88 and 342.61 is: 513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.25 : 1,282.88 = 342.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.25/1,282.88 = 342.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.25x = 1,282.88 × 342.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.25x = 439,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,527.52/855.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.92

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