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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.63, 1,284.80 and 702.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.63, 1,284.80 and 702.54 is: 1,054.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.63 : 1,284.80 = 702.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.63/1,284.80 = 702.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.63x = 1,284.80 × 702.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.63x = 902,619.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,619.88/855.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.92

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