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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.46, 1,282.31 and 649.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.46, 1,282.31 and 649.59 is: 973.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.46 : 1,282.31 = 649.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.46/1,282.31 = 649.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.46x = 1,282.31 × 649.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.46x = 832,966.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,966.09/855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.71

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