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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.20, 1,276.96 and 750.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.20, 1,276.96 and 750.30 is: 1,120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.20 : 1,276.96 = 750.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.20/1,276.96 = 750.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.20x = 1,276.96 × 750.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.20x = 958,103.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,103.09/855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.33

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