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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.44, 1,180.14 and 540.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.44, 1,180.14 and 540.59 is: 745.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.44 : 1,180.14 = 540.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.44/1,180.14 = 540.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.44x = 1,180.14 × 540.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.44x = 637,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,965.98/855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.78

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