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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.30, 1,279.74 and 507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.30, 1,279.74 and 507.36 is: 759.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.30 : 1,279.74 = 507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.30/1,279.74 = 507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.30x = 1,279.74 × 507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.30x = 649,288.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,288.89/855.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.14

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