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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.42, 1,281.25 and 650.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.42, 1,281.25 and 650.08 is: 973.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.42 : 1,281.25 = 650.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.42/1,281.25 = 650.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.42x = 1,281.25 × 650.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.42x = 832,915
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,915/855.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.69

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