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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.95, 1,180.79 and 737.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.95, 1,180.79 and 737.72 is: 1,017.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.95 : 1,180.79 = 737.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.95/1,180.79 = 737.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.95x = 1,180.79 × 737.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.95x = 871,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,092.40/855.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.69

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