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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.57, 1,180.24 and 575.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.57, 1,180.24 and 575.86 is: 794.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.57 : 1,180.24 = 575.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.57/1,180.24 = 575.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.57x = 1,180.24 × 575.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.57x = 679,653.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,653.01/855.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.39

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