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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.65, 1,180.38 and 540.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.65, 1,180.38 and 540.77 is: 745.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.65 : 1,180.38 = 540.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.65/1,180.38 = 540.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.65x = 1,180.38 × 540.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.65x = 638,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,305.49/855.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.99

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