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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.18, 1,280.01 and 672.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.18, 1,280.01 and 672.93 is: 1,007.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.18 : 1,280.01 = 672.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.18/1,280.01 = 672.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.18x = 1,280.01 × 672.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.18x = 861,357.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,357.13/855.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.22

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