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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.42, 1,283.14 and 564.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.42, 1,283.14 and 564.78 is: 847.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.42 : 1,283.14 = 564.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.42/1,283.14 = 564.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.42x = 1,283.14 × 564.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.42x = 724,691.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,691.81/855.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.18

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