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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.40, 1,283.02 and 489.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.40, 1,283.02 and 489.04 is: 733.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.40 : 1,283.02 = 489.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.40/1,283.02 = 489.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.40x = 1,283.02 × 489.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.40x = 627,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,448.10/855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.51

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