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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.29, 1,180.31 and 519.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.29, 1,180.31 and 519.09 is: 716.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.29 : 1,180.31 = 519.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.29/1,180.31 = 519.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.29x = 1,180.31 × 519.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.29x = 612,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,692.98/855.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.36

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