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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.15, 1,281.20 and 623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.15, 1,281.20 and 623.54 is: 934.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.15 : 1,281.20 = 623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.15/1,281.20 = 623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.15x = 1,281.20 × 623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.15x = 798,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,879.45/855.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.20

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