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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.03, 1,179.74 and 668.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.03, 1,179.74 and 668.19 is: 921.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.03 : 1,179.74 = 668.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.03/1,179.74 = 668.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.03x = 1,179.74 × 668.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.03x = 788,287.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,287.13/855.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.94

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