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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.82, 1,284.24 and 848.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.82, 1,284.24 and 848.86 is: 1,273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.82 : 1,284.24 = 848.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.82/1,284.24 = 848.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.82x = 1,284.24 × 848.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.82x = 1,090,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,139.97/855.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.80

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