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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.80, 1,281.90 and 564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.80, 1,281.90 and 564.20 is: 845.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.80 : 1,281.90 = 564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.80/1,281.90 = 564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.80x = 1,281.90 × 564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.80x = 723,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,247.98/855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.11

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