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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.16, 1,182 and 789.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.16, 1,182 and 789.55 is: 1,091.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.16 : 1,182 = 789.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.16/1,182 = 789.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.16x = 1,182 × 789.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.16x = 933,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,248.10/855.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.31

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