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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.20, 1,179.68 and 559.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.20, 1,179.68 and 559.94 is: 772.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.20 : 1,179.68 = 559.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.20/1,179.68 = 559.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.20x = 1,179.68 × 559.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.20x = 660,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,550.02/855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.39

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