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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.60, 1,181.04 and 619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.60, 1,181.04 and 619.92 is: 855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.60 : 1,181.04 = 619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.60/1,181.04 = 619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.60x = 1,181.04 × 619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.60x = 732,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,150.32/855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.72

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