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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.66, 1,283.81 and 692.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.66, 1,283.81 and 692.64 is: 1,039.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.66 : 1,283.81 = 692.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.66/1,283.81 = 692.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.66x = 1,283.81 × 692.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.66x = 889,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,218.16/855.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.22

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