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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.81, 1,282.10 and 662.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.81, 1,282.10 and 662.49 is: 992.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.81 : 1,282.10 = 662.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.81/1,282.10 = 662.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.81x = 1,282.10 × 662.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.81x = 849,375.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,375.12/855.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.48

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