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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.63, 1,282.14 and 508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.63, 1,282.14 and 508.28 is: 761.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.63 : 1,282.14 = 508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.63/1,282.14 = 508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.63x = 1,282.14 × 508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.63x = 651,686.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,686.12/855.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.64

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