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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.72, 1,283.58 and 665.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.72, 1,283.58 and 665.64 is: 998.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.72 : 1,283.58 = 665.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.72/1,283.58 = 665.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.72x = 1,283.58 × 665.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.72x = 854,402.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,402.19/855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.46

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