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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.44, 1,283.88 and 650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.44, 1,283.88 and 650.24 is: 975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.44 : 1,283.88 = 650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.44/1,283.88 = 650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.44x = 1,283.88 × 650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.44x = 834,830.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,830.13/855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.91

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