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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.44, 1,353.50 and 855.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.44, 1,353.50 and 855.11 is: 1,276.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.44 : 1,353.50 = 855.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.44/1,353.50 = 855.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.44x = 1,353.50 × 855.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.44x = 1,157,391.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,391.83/906.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.85

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