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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.76, 1,281.72 and 826.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.76, 1,281.72 and 826.96 is: 1,238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.76 : 1,281.72 = 826.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.76/1,281.72 = 826.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.76x = 1,281.72 × 826.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.76x = 1,059,931.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,931.17/855.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.58

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