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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.24, 1,282.86 and 673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.24, 1,282.86 and 673.60 is: 1,010.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.24 : 1,282.86 = 673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.24/1,282.86 = 673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.24x = 1,282.86 × 673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.24x = 864,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,134.50/855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.40

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