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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.78, 1,283.61 and 664.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.78, 1,283.61 and 664.62 is: 996.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.78 : 1,283.61 = 664.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.78/1,283.61 = 664.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.78x = 1,283.61 × 664.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.78x = 853,112.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,112.88/855.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.88

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