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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.40, 1,179.48 and 697.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.40, 1,179.48 and 697.86 is: 962.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.40 : 1,179.48 = 697.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.40/1,179.48 = 697.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.40x = 1,179.48 × 697.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.40x = 823,111.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,111.91/855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.25

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