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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.60, 1,178.04 and 708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.60, 1,178.04 and 708 is: 974.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.60 : 1,178.04 = 708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.60/1,178.04 = 708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.60x = 1,178.04 × 708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.60x = 834,052.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,052.32/855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.82

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