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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.59, 1,180.42 and 519.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.59, 1,180.42 and 519.59 is: 716.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.59 : 1,180.42 = 519.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.59/1,180.42 = 519.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.59x = 1,180.42 × 519.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.59x = 613,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,334.43/855.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.86

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