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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.47, 1,285.32 and 547.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.47, 1,285.32 and 547.46 is: 822.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.47 : 1,285.32 = 547.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.47/1,285.32 = 547.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.47x = 1,285.32 × 547.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.47x = 703,654.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,654.86/855.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.54

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