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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.96, 1,179.90 and 544.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.96, 1,179.90 and 544.92 is: 751.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.96 : 1,179.90 = 544.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.96/1,179.90 = 544.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.96x = 1,179.90 × 544.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.96x = 642,951.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,951.11/855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.15

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