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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.56, 1,283.90 and 531.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.56, 1,283.90 and 531.15 is: 797.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.56 : 1,283.90 = 531.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.56/1,283.90 = 531.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.56x = 1,283.90 × 531.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.56x = 681,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,940.83/855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.07

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