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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.91, 1,181.36 and 557.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.91, 1,181.36 and 557.89 is: 770.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.91 : 1,181.36 = 557.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.91/1,181.36 = 557.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.91x = 1,181.36 × 557.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.91x = 659,060.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,060.23/855.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.02

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