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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.54, 1,180.66 and 519.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.54, 1,180.66 and 519.35 is: 716.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.54 : 1,180.66 = 519.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.54/1,180.66 = 519.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.54x = 1,180.66 × 519.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.54x = 613,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,167.27/855.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.70

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