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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.92, 1,286.19 and 466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.92, 1,286.19 and 466.20 is: 700.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.92 : 1,286.19 = 466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.92/1,286.19 = 466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.92x = 1,286.19 × 466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.92x = 599,621.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,621.78/855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.56

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