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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855, 1,179.90 and 544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855, 1,179.90 and 544.68 is: 751.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855 : 1,179.90 = 544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855/1,179.90 = 544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855x = 1,179.90 × 544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855x = 642,667.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,667.93/855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.66

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