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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.21, 1,180.19 and 462.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.21, 1,180.19 and 462.23 is: 637.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.21 : 1,180.19 = 462.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.21/1,180.19 = 462.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.21x = 1,180.19 × 462.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.21x = 545,525.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,525.54/855.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.88

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