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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.11, 1,179.94 and 540.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.11, 1,179.94 and 540.26 is: 745.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.11 : 1,179.94 = 540.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.11/1,179.94 = 540.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.11x = 1,179.94 × 540.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.11x = 637,474.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,474.38/855.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.49

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