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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.89, 1,284.56 and 801.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.89, 1,284.56 and 801.89 is: 1,203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.89 : 1,284.56 = 801.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.89/1,284.56 = 801.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.89x = 1,284.56 × 801.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.89x = 1,030,071.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,071.81/855.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.51

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