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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.37, 1,179.74 and 560.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.37, 1,179.74 and 560.58 is: 773.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.37 : 1,179.74 = 560.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.37/1,179.74 = 560.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.37x = 1,179.74 × 560.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.37x = 661,338.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,338.65/855.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.16

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