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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.18, 1,274.67 and 789.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.18, 1,274.67 and 789.57 is: 1,176.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.18 : 1,274.67 = 789.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.18/1,274.67 = 789.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.18x = 1,274.67 × 789.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.18x = 1,006,441.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,441.19/855.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.88

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