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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.77, 1,282.64 and 367.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.77, 1,282.64 and 367.79 is: 551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.77 : 1,282.64 = 367.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.77/1,282.64 = 367.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.77x = 1,282.64 × 367.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.77x = 471,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,733.91/855.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.24

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