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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.25, 1,176.12 and 664.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.25, 1,176.12 and 664.97 is: 915.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.25 : 1,176.12 = 664.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.25/1,176.12 = 664.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.25x = 1,176.12 × 664.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.25x = 782,084.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,084.52/854.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.52

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