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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.46, 1,281.13 and 489.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.46, 1,281.13 and 489.14 is: 732.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.46 : 1,281.13 = 489.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.46/1,281.13 = 489.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.46x = 1,281.13 × 489.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.46x = 626,651.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,651.93/855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.53

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