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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.27, 1,179.45 and 731.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.27, 1,179.45 and 731.34 is: 1,008.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.27 : 1,179.45 = 731.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.27/1,179.45 = 731.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.27x = 1,179.45 × 731.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.27x = 862,578.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,578.96/855.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.55

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