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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.62, 1,280.91 and 651.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.62, 1,280.91 and 651.02 is: 974.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.62 : 1,280.91 = 651.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.62/1,280.91 = 651.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.62x = 1,280.91 × 651.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.62x = 833,898.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,898.03/855.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.61

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