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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.30, 1,178.04 and 667.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.30, 1,178.04 and 667.46 is: 920.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.30 : 1,178.04 = 667.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.30/1,178.04 = 667.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.30x = 1,178.04 × 667.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.30x = 786,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,294.58/854.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.40

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