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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.01, 1,179.78 and 560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.01, 1,179.78 and 560.24 is: 773.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.01 : 1,179.78 = 560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.01/1,179.78 = 560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.01x = 1,179.78 × 560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.01x = 660,954.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,954.05/855.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.04

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