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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.20, 1,282.16 and 672.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.20, 1,282.16 and 672.64 is: 1,008.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.20 : 1,282.16 = 672.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.20/1,282.16 = 672.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.20x = 1,282.16 × 672.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.20x = 862,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,432.10/855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.46

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