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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.48, 1,285.38 and 829.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.48, 1,285.38 and 829.56 is: 1,246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.48 : 1,285.38 = 829.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.48/1,285.38 = 829.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.48x = 1,285.38 × 829.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.48x = 1,066,299.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,299.83/855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.43

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