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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.27, 1,185.22 and 838.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.27, 1,185.22 and 838.86 is: 1,162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.27 : 1,185.22 = 838.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.27/1,185.22 = 838.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.27x = 1,185.22 × 838.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.27x = 994,233.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,233.65/855.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.48

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