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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.56, 1,283.38 and 724.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.56, 1,283.38 and 724.34 is: 1,086.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.56 : 1,283.38 = 724.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.56/1,283.38 = 724.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.56x = 1,283.38 × 724.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.56x = 929,604.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,604.87/855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.54

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