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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.52, 1,179.60 and 606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.52, 1,179.60 and 606.88 is: 836.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.52 : 1,179.60 = 606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.52/1,179.60 = 606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.52x = 1,179.60 × 606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.52x = 715,875.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,875.65/855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.77

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