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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.90, 1,179.42 and 619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.90, 1,179.42 and 619.44 is: 853.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.90 : 1,179.42 = 619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.90/1,179.42 = 619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.90x = 1,179.42 × 619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.90x = 730,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,573.18/855.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.57

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