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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.18, 1,179.44 and 722.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.18, 1,179.44 and 722.72 is: 996.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.18 : 1,179.44 = 722.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.18/1,179.44 = 722.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.18x = 1,179.44 × 722.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.18x = 852,395.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,395.37/855.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.74

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