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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.02, 1,179.69 and 514.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.02, 1,179.69 and 514.25 is: 709.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.02 : 1,179.69 = 514.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.02/1,179.69 = 514.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.02x = 1,179.69 × 514.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.02x = 606,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,651.62/855.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.51

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