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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.12, 1,279.80 and 699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.12, 1,279.80 and 699.24 is: 1,046.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.12 : 1,279.80 = 699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.12/1,279.80 = 699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.12x = 1,279.80 × 699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.12x = 894,887.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,887.35/855.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.50

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