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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.44, 1,179.84 and 552.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.44, 1,179.84 and 552.51 is: 762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.44 : 1,179.84 = 552.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.44/1,179.84 = 552.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.44x = 1,179.84 × 552.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.44x = 651,873.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,873.40/855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.03

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