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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.28, 1,177.44 and 767.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.28, 1,177.44 and 767.76 is: 1,056.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.28 : 1,177.44 = 767.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.28/1,177.44 = 767.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.28x = 1,177.44 × 767.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.28x = 903,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,991.33/855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.95

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