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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.07, 1,180.00 and 462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.07, 1,180.00 and 462.09 is: 637.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.07 : 1,180.00 = 462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.07/1,180.00 = 462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.07x = 1,180.00 × 462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.07x = 545,263.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,263.89/855.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.69

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