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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.55, 1,287.24 and 755.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.55, 1,287.24 and 755.49 is: 1,134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.55 : 1,287.24 = 755.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.55/1,287.24 = 755.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.55x = 1,287.24 × 755.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.55x = 972,496.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,496.95/857.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.04

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