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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.88, 1,181.08 and 607.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.88, 1,181.08 and 607.61 is: 838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.88 : 1,181.08 = 607.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.88/1,181.08 = 607.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.88x = 1,181.08 × 607.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.88x = 717,639.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,639.73/855.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.48

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