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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.70, 1,181.16 and 532.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.70, 1,181.16 and 532.57 is: 735.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.70 : 1,181.16 = 532.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.70/1,181.16 = 532.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.70x = 1,181.16 × 532.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.70x = 629,050.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,050.38/855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.13

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