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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855, 1,179.42 and 592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855, 1,179.42 and 592.92 is: 817.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855 : 1,179.42 = 592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855/1,179.42 = 592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855x = 1,179.42 × 592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855x = 699,301.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,301.71/855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.90

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