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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.97, 1,282.03 and 582.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.97, 1,282.03 and 582.59 is: 872.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.97 : 1,282.03 = 582.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.97/1,282.03 = 582.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.97x = 1,282.03 × 582.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.97x = 746,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,899.61/855.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.58

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