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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.50, 1,179.51 and 634.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.50, 1,179.51 and 634.08 is: 874.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.50 : 1,179.51 = 634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.50/1,179.51 = 634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.50x = 1,179.51 × 634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.50x = 747,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,903.70/855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.23

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