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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.06, 1,180.04 and 644.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.06, 1,180.04 and 644.86 is: 889.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.06 : 1,180.04 = 644.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.06/1,180.04 = 644.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.06x = 1,180.04 × 644.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.06x = 760,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,958.85/855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.95

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