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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.44, 1,180.92 and 607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.44, 1,180.92 and 607.28 is: 838.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.44 : 1,180.92 = 607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.44/1,180.92 = 607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.44x = 1,180.92 × 607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.44x = 717,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,149.10/855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.34

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