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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.12, 1,180.07 and 462.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.12, 1,180.07 and 462.14 is: 637.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.12 : 1,180.07 = 462.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.12/1,180.07 = 462.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.12x = 1,180.07 × 462.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.12x = 545,361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,361.27/855.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.76

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