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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.02, 1,180.15 and 540.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.02, 1,180.15 and 540.46 is: 745.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.02 : 1,180.15 = 540.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.02/1,180.15 = 540.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.02x = 1,180.15 × 540.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.02x = 637,823.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,823.87/855.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.98

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