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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.78, 1,282.43 and 731.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.78, 1,282.43 and 731.66 is: 1,096.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.78 : 1,282.43 = 731.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.78/1,282.43 = 731.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.78x = 1,282.43 × 731.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.78x = 938,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,292.66/855.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.42

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