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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.45, 1,282.01 and 443.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.45, 1,282.01 and 443.75 is: 665.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.45 : 1,282.01 = 443.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.45/1,282.01 = 443.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.45x = 1,282.01 × 443.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.45x = 568,883.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,883.31/855.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.01

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