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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.54, 1,277.07 and 734.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.54, 1,277.07 and 734.58 is: 1,096.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.54 : 1,277.07 = 734.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.54/1,277.07 = 734.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.54x = 1,277.07 × 734.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.54x = 938,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,110.08/855.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.51

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