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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.82, 1,180.22 and 645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.82, 1,180.22 and 645.44 is: 891.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.82 : 1,180.22 = 645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.82/1,180.22 = 645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.82x = 1,180.22 × 645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.82x = 761,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,755.70/854.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.13

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