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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.99, 1,181.15 and 677.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.99, 1,181.15 and 677.38 is: 935.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.99 : 1,181.15 = 677.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.99/1,181.15 = 677.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.99x = 1,181.15 × 677.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.99x = 800,085.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,085.80/854.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.79

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