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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.30, 1,284.30 and 582.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.30, 1,284.30 and 582.60 is: 874.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.30 : 1,284.30 = 582.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.30/1,284.30 = 582.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.30x = 1,284.30 × 582.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.30x = 748,233.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,233.18/855.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.82

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