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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.36, 1,280.61 and 650.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.36, 1,280.61 and 650.76 is: 974.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.36 : 1,280.61 = 650.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.36/1,280.61 = 650.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.36x = 1,280.61 × 650.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.36x = 833,369.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,369.76/855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.29

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