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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.70, 1,282.71 and 465.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.70, 1,282.71 and 465.36 is: 697.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.70 : 1,282.71 = 465.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.70/1,282.71 = 465.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.70x = 1,282.71 × 465.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.70x = 596,921.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,921.93/855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.58

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