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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.02, 1,285.37 and 702.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.02, 1,285.37 and 702.07 is: 1,055.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.02 : 1,285.37 = 702.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.02/1,285.37 = 702.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.02x = 1,285.37 × 702.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.02x = 902,415.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,415.62/855.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.43

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