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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.90, 1,281.47 and 546.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.90, 1,281.47 and 546.99 is: 818.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.90 : 1,281.47 = 546.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.90/1,281.47 = 546.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.90x = 1,281.47 × 546.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.90x = 700,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,948.54/855.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.96

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