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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.64, 1,283.40 and 490.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.64, 1,283.40 and 490.12 is: 735.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.64 : 1,283.40 = 490.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.64/1,283.40 = 490.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.64x = 1,283.40 × 490.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.64x = 629,020.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,020.01/855.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.15

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