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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.58, 1,173.00 and 840.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.58, 1,173.00 and 840.01 is: 1,151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.58 : 1,173.00 = 840.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.58/1,173.00 = 840.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.58x = 1,173.00 × 840.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.58x = 985,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,321.66/855.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.65

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