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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.04, 1,180 and 487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.04, 1,180 and 487.04 is: 672.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.04 : 1,180 = 487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.04/1,180 = 487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.04x = 1,180 × 487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.04x = 574,707.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,707.20/855.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.14

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