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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.72, 1,282.98 and 526.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.72, 1,282.98 and 526.62 is: 789.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.72 : 1,282.98 = 526.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.72/1,282.98 = 526.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.72x = 1,282.98 × 526.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.72x = 675,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,642.93/855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.56

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