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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.82, 1,283.91 and 733.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.82, 1,283.91 and 733.78 is: 1,100.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.82 : 1,283.91 = 733.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.82/1,283.91 = 733.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.82x = 1,283.91 × 733.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.82x = 942,107.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,107.48/855.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.82

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