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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.43, 1,180.31 and 660.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.43, 1,180.31 and 660.43 is: 912.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.43 : 1,180.31 = 660.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.43/1,180.31 = 660.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.43x = 1,180.31 × 660.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.43x = 779,512.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,512.13/854.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.32

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