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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.43, 1,284.50 and 827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.43, 1,284.50 and 827.40 is: 1,242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.43 : 1,284.50 = 827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.43/1,284.50 = 827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.43x = 1,284.50 × 827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.43x = 1,062,802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,802.19/855.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.42

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