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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.66, 1,281.38 and 546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.66, 1,281.38 and 546.60 is: 818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.66 : 1,281.38 = 546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.66/1,281.38 = 546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.66x = 1,281.38 × 546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.66x = 700,402.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,402.31/855.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.55

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