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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.06, 1,180.23 and 560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.06, 1,180.23 and 560.22 is: 773.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.06 : 1,180.23 = 560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.06/1,180.23 = 560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.06x = 1,180.23 × 560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.06x = 661,188.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,188.45/855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.27

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