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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.84, 1,282.32 and 342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.84, 1,282.32 and 342.24 is: 512.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.84 : 1,282.32 = 342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.84/1,282.32 = 342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.84x = 1,282.32 × 342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.84x = 438,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,861.20/855.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.78

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