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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.96, 1,181.58 and 616.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.96, 1,181.58 and 616.84 is: 851.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.96 : 1,181.58 = 616.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.96/1,181.58 = 616.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.96x = 1,181.58 × 616.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.96x = 728,845.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,845.81/855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.50

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