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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.08, 1,180.02 and 744.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.08, 1,180.02 and 744.92 is: 1,028.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.08 : 1,180.02 = 744.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.08/1,180.02 = 744.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.08x = 1,180.02 × 744.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.08x = 879,020.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,020.50/855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.00

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