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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.72, 1,180.44 and 540.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.72, 1,180.44 and 540.90 is: 746.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.72 : 1,180.44 = 540.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.72/1,180.44 = 540.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.72x = 1,180.44 × 540.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.72x = 638,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,500.00/855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.16

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