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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.16, 1,281.48 and 702.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.16, 1,281.48 and 702.16 is: 1,052.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.16 : 1,281.48 = 702.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.16/1,281.48 = 702.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.16x = 1,281.48 × 702.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.16x = 899,804.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,804.00/855.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.21

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