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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.27, 1,280.52 and 561.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.27, 1,280.52 and 561.87 is: 841.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.27 : 1,280.52 = 561.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.27/1,280.52 = 561.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.27x = 1,280.52 × 561.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.27x = 719,485.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,485.77/855.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.24

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