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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.99, 1,283.58 and 612.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.99, 1,283.58 and 612.63 is: 918.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.99 : 1,283.58 = 612.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.99/1,283.58 = 612.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.99x = 1,283.58 × 612.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.99x = 786,359.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,359.62/855.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.66

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