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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.66, 1,284.03 and 491.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.66, 1,284.03 and 491.16 is: 737.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.66 : 1,284.03 = 491.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.66/1,284.03 = 491.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.66x = 1,284.03 × 491.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.66x = 630,664.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,664.17/855.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.05

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