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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.18, 1,180.14 and 462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.18, 1,180.14 and 462.20 is: 637.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.18 : 1,180.14 = 462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.18/1,180.14 = 462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.18x = 1,180.14 × 462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.18x = 545,455.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,455.45/855.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.83

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