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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.98, 1,180.10 and 561.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.98, 1,180.10 and 561.14 is: 773.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.98 : 1,180.10 = 561.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.98/1,180.10 = 561.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.98x = 1,180.10 × 561.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.98x = 662,201.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,201.31/855.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.62

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