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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.90, 1,181.52 and 541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.90, 1,181.52 and 541.08 is: 746.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.90 : 1,181.52 = 541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.90/1,181.52 = 541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.90x = 1,181.52 × 541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.90x = 639,296.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,296.84/855.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.93

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