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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.58, 1,179.84 and 689.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.58, 1,179.84 and 689.26 is: 950.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.58 : 1,179.84 = 689.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.58/1,179.84 = 689.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.58x = 1,179.84 × 689.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.58x = 813,216.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,216.52/855.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.49

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