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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.48, 1,285.36 and 547.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.48, 1,285.36 and 547.48 is: 822.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.48 : 1,285.36 = 547.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.48/1,285.36 = 547.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.48x = 1,285.36 × 547.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.48x = 703,708.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,708.89/855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.59

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