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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.10, 1,279.14 and 718.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.10, 1,279.14 and 718.30 is: 1,074.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.10 : 1,279.14 = 718.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.10/1,279.14 = 718.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.10x = 1,279.14 × 718.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.10x = 918,806.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,806.26/855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.50

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