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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.76, 1,181.28 and 576.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.76, 1,181.28 and 576.79 is: 796.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.76 : 1,181.28 = 576.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.76/1,181.28 = 576.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.76x = 1,181.28 × 576.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.76x = 681,344.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,344.58/855.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.19

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