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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.76, 1,180.10 and 667.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.76, 1,180.10 and 667.96 is: 922.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.76 : 1,180.10 = 667.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.76/1,180.10 = 667.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.76x = 1,180.10 × 667.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.76x = 788,259.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,259.60/854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.20

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