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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.72, 1,179.90 and 750.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.72, 1,179.90 and 750.42 is: 1,034.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.72 : 1,179.90 = 750.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.72/1,179.90 = 750.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.72x = 1,179.90 × 750.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.72x = 885,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,420.56/855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.71

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