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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.74, 1,282.86 and 422.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.74, 1,282.86 and 422.66 is: 633.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.74 : 1,282.86 = 422.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.74/1,282.86 = 422.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.74x = 1,282.86 × 422.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.74x = 542,213.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,213.61/855.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.62

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