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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.53, 1,179.55 and 560.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.53, 1,179.55 and 560.33 is: 772.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.53 : 1,179.55 = 560.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.53/1,179.55 = 560.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.53x = 1,179.55 × 560.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.53x = 660,937.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,937.25/855.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.55

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