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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.44, 1,179.92 and 544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.44, 1,179.92 and 544.80 is: 751.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.44 : 1,179.92 = 544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.44/1,179.92 = 544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.44x = 1,179.92 × 544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.44x = 642,820.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,820.42/855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.45

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