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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.66, 1,282.10 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.66, 1,282.10 and 444.24 is: 665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.66 : 1,282.10 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.66/1,282.10 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.66x = 1,282.10 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.66x = 569,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,560.10/855.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.64

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