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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.38, 1,176.50 and 689.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.38, 1,176.50 and 689.21 is: 947.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.38 : 1,176.50 = 689.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.38/1,176.50 = 689.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.38x = 1,176.50 × 689.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.38x = 810,846.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,846.24/855.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.94

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