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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.41, 1,281.85 and 702.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.41, 1,281.85 and 702.41 is: 1,052.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.41 : 1,281.85 = 702.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.41/1,281.85 = 702.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.41x = 1,281.85 × 702.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.41x = 900,384.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,384.26/855.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.58

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