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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.55, 1,181.15 and 593.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.55, 1,181.15 and 593.11 is: 818.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.55 : 1,181.15 = 593.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.55/1,181.15 = 593.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.55x = 1,181.15 × 593.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.55x = 700,551.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,551.88/855.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.83

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