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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.24, 1,179.30 and 575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.24, 1,179.30 and 575.40 is: 793.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.24 : 1,179.30 = 575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.24/1,179.30 = 575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.24x = 1,179.30 × 575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.24x = 678,569.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,569.22/855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.43

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