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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.84, 1,179.99 and 593.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.84, 1,179.99 and 593.94 is: 818.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.84 : 1,179.99 = 593.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.84/1,179.99 = 593.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.84x = 1,179.99 × 593.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.84x = 700,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,843.26/855.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.90

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