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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.97, 1,286.07 and 547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.97, 1,286.07 and 547.96 is: 823.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.97 : 1,286.07 = 547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.97/1,286.07 = 547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.97x = 1,286.07 × 547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.97x = 704,714.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,714.92/855.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.29

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