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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.36, 1,281.84 and 673.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.36, 1,281.84 and 673.11 is: 1,008.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.36 : 1,281.84 = 673.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.36/1,281.84 = 673.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.36x = 1,281.84 × 673.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.36x = 862,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,819.32/855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.72

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