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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.93, 1,180.47 and 723.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.93, 1,180.47 and 723.47 is: 997.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.93 : 1,180.47 = 723.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.93/1,180.47 = 723.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.93x = 1,180.47 × 723.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.93x = 854,028.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,028.73/855.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.78

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