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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.34, 1,179.91 and 575.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.34, 1,179.91 and 575.09 is: 793.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.34 : 1,179.91 = 575.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.34/1,179.91 = 575.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.34x = 1,179.91 × 575.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.34x = 678,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,551.53/855.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.32

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