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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.80, 1,284.11 and 490.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.80, 1,284.11 and 490.90 is: 736.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.80 : 1,284.11 = 490.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.80/1,284.11 = 490.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.80x = 1,284.11 × 490.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.80x = 630,369.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,369.60/855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.59

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