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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.91, 1,284.39 and 547.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.91, 1,284.39 and 547.98 is: 822.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.91 : 1,284.39 = 547.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.91/1,284.39 = 547.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.91x = 1,284.39 × 547.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.91x = 703,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,820.55/855.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.31

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