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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.52, 1,282.20 and 530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.52, 1,282.20 and 530.44 is: 794.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.52 : 1,282.20 = 530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.52/1,282.20 = 530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.52x = 1,282.20 × 530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.52x = 680,130.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,130.17/855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.99

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