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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.19, 1,180.20 and 561.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.19, 1,180.20 and 561.03 is: 774.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.19 : 1,180.20 = 561.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.19/1,180.20 = 561.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.19x = 1,180.20 × 561.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.19x = 662,127.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,127.61/855.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.25

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