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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.16, 1,180.14 and 715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.16, 1,180.14 and 715 is: 986.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.16 : 1,180.14 = 715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.16/1,180.14 = 715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.16x = 1,180.14 × 715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.16x = 843,800.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,800.10/855.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.72

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