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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.56, 1,282.44 and 421.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.56, 1,282.44 and 421.82 is: 632.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.56 : 1,282.44 = 421.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.56/1,282.44 = 421.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.56x = 1,282.44 × 421.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.56x = 540,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,958.84/855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.29

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