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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.38, 1,281.57 and 765.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.38, 1,281.57 and 765.74 is: 1,147.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.38 : 1,281.57 = 765.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.38/1,281.57 = 765.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.38x = 1,281.57 × 765.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.38x = 981,349.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,349.41/855.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.27

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