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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.18, 1,284.59 and 625.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.18, 1,284.59 and 625.55 is: 939.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.18 : 1,284.59 = 625.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.18/1,284.59 = 625.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.18x = 1,284.59 × 625.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.18x = 803,570.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,570.42/855.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.65

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