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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.35, 1,281.79 and 465.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.35, 1,281.79 and 465.02 is: 696.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.35 : 1,281.79 = 465.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.35/1,281.79 = 465.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.35x = 1,281.79 × 465.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.35x = 596,057.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,057.99/855.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.86

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