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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.96, 1,282.24 and 660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.96, 1,282.24 and 660.76 is: 989.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.96 : 1,282.24 = 660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.96/1,282.24 = 660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.96x = 1,282.24 × 660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.96x = 847,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,252.90/855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.83

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