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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.80, 1,281.30 and 769.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.80, 1,281.30 and 769.40 is: 1,151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.80 : 1,281.30 = 769.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.80/1,281.30 = 769.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.80x = 1,281.30 × 769.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.80x = 985,832.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,832.22/855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.94

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