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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.85, 1,180.40 and 619.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.85, 1,180.40 and 619.83 is: 854.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.85 : 1,180.40 = 619.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.85/1,180.40 = 619.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.85x = 1,180.40 × 619.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.85x = 731,644.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,644.23/855.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.88

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