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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.78, 1,279.64 and 611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.78, 1,279.64 and 611.54 is: 914.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.78 : 1,279.64 = 611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.78/1,279.64 = 611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.78x = 1,279.64 × 611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.78x = 782,551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,551.05/855.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.43

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