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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.96, 1,281.42 and 530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.96, 1,281.42 and 530.28 is: 793.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.96 : 1,281.42 = 530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.96/1,281.42 = 530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.96x = 1,281.42 × 530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.96x = 679,511.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,511.40/855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.86

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