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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.20, 1,280.88 and 836.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.20, 1,280.88 and 836.96 is: 1,253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.20 : 1,280.88 = 836.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.20/1,280.88 = 836.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.20x = 1,280.88 × 836.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.20x = 1,072,045.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,045.32/855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.56

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