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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.97, 1,181.44 and 715.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.97, 1,181.44 and 715.84 is: 988.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.97 : 1,181.44 = 715.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.97/1,181.44 = 715.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.97x = 1,181.44 × 715.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.97x = 845,722.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,722.01/855.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.03

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