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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.30, 1,284.15 and 672.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.30, 1,284.15 and 672.90 is: 1,010.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.30 : 1,284.15 = 672.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.30/1,284.15 = 672.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.30x = 1,284.15 × 672.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.30x = 864,104.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,104.54/855.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.29

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