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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.26, 1,282.97 and 626.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.26, 1,282.97 and 626.99 is: 940.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.26 : 1,282.97 = 626.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.26/1,282.97 = 626.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.26x = 1,282.97 × 626.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.26x = 804,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,411.78/855.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.54

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