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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.88, 1,282.74 and 470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.88, 1,282.74 and 470.68 is: 705.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.88 : 1,282.74 = 470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.88/1,282.74 = 470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.88x = 1,282.74 × 470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.88x = 603,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,760.06/855.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.43

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