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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.92, 1,282.66 and 489.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.92, 1,282.66 and 489.94 is: 734.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.92 : 1,282.66 = 489.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.92/1,282.66 = 489.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.92x = 1,282.66 × 489.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.92x = 628,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,426.44/855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.21

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