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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.52, 1,283.52 and 490.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.52, 1,283.52 and 490.24 is: 735.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.52 : 1,283.52 = 490.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.52/1,283.52 = 490.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.52x = 1,283.52 × 490.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.52x = 629,232.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,232.84/855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.50

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