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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855, 1,178.82 and 633.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855, 1,178.82 and 633.58 is: 873.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855 : 1,178.82 = 633.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855/1,178.82 = 633.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855x = 1,178.82 × 633.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855x = 746,876.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,876.78/855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.54

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