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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.35, 1,181.09 and 576.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.35, 1,181.09 and 576.51 is: 796.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.35 : 1,181.09 = 576.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.35/1,181.09 = 576.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.35x = 1,181.09 × 576.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.35x = 680,907.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,907.21/855.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.06

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