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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.36, 1,274.81 and 848.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.36, 1,274.81 and 848.21 is: 1,264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.36 : 1,274.81 = 848.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.36/1,274.81 = 848.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.36x = 1,274.81 × 848.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.36x = 1,081,295.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,295.98/855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.14

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