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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.07, 1,283.06 and 793.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.07, 1,283.06 and 793.10 is: 1,190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.07 : 1,283.06 = 793.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.07/1,283.06 = 793.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.07x = 1,283.06 × 793.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.07x = 1,017,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,594.89/855.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.08

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