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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.27, 1,279.44 and 740.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.27, 1,279.44 and 740.97 is: 1,108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.27 : 1,279.44 = 740.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.27/1,279.44 = 740.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.27x = 1,279.44 × 740.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.27x = 948,026.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,026.66/855.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.45

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