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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.46, 1,179.21 and 544.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.46, 1,179.21 and 544.42 is: 750.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.46 : 1,179.21 = 544.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.46/1,179.21 = 544.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.46x = 1,179.21 × 544.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.46x = 641,985.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,985.51/855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.46

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