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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.03, 1,179.63 and 560.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.03, 1,179.63 and 560.46 is: 773.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.03 : 1,179.63 = 560.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.03/1,179.63 = 560.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.03x = 1,179.63 × 560.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.03x = 661,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,139.85/855.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.23

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