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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.84, 1,280.03 and 793.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.84, 1,280.03 and 793.58 is: 1,186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.84 : 1,280.03 = 793.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.84/1,280.03 = 793.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.84x = 1,280.03 × 793.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.84x = 1,015,801.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,801.79/855.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.91

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