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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.54, 1,280.88 and 562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.54, 1,280.88 and 562.72 is: 842.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.54 : 1,280.88 = 562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.54/1,280.88 = 562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.54x = 1,280.88 × 562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.54x = 720,776.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,776.79/855.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.48

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