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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.45, 1,179.84 and 575.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.45, 1,179.84 and 575.51 is: 793.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.45 : 1,179.84 = 575.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.45/1,179.84 = 575.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.45x = 1,179.84 × 575.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.45x = 679,009.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,009.72/855.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.75

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