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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.99, 1,285.20 and 530.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.99, 1,285.20 and 530.37 is: 796.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.99 : 1,285.20 = 530.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.99/1,285.20 = 530.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.99x = 1,285.20 × 530.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.99x = 681,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,631.52/855.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.31

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