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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.44, 1,179.30 and 667.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.44, 1,179.30 and 667.56 is: 921.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.44 : 1,179.30 = 667.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.44/1,179.30 = 667.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.44x = 1,179.30 × 667.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.44x = 787,253.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,253.51/854.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.37

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