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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.72, 1,181.34 and 590.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.72, 1,181.34 and 590.49 is: 815.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.72 : 1,181.34 = 590.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.72/1,181.34 = 590.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.72x = 1,181.34 × 590.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.72x = 697,569.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,569.46/855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.18

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