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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.38, 1,180.32 and 593.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.38, 1,180.32 and 593.48 is: 818.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.38 : 1,180.32 = 593.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.38/1,180.32 = 593.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.38x = 1,180.32 × 593.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.38x = 700,496.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,496.31/855.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.93

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