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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.01, 1,282.51 and 660.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.01, 1,282.51 and 660.29 is: 990.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.01 : 1,282.51 = 660.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.01/1,282.51 = 660.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.01x = 1,282.51 × 660.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.01x = 846,828.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,828.53/855.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.43

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