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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.77, 1,179.71 and 737.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.77, 1,179.71 and 737.23 is: 1,016.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.77 : 1,179.71 = 737.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.77/1,179.71 = 737.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.77x = 1,179.71 × 737.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.77x = 869,717.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,717.60/855.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.30

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