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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.44, 1,282.23 and 611.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.44, 1,282.23 and 611.22 is: 916.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.44 : 1,282.23 = 611.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.44/1,282.23 = 611.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.44x = 1,282.23 × 611.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.44x = 783,724.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,724.62/855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.17

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