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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.96, 1,285.02 and 728.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.96, 1,285.02 and 728.52 is: 1,093.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.96 : 1,285.02 = 728.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.96/1,285.02 = 728.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.96x = 1,285.02 × 728.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.96x = 936,162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,162.77/855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.70

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