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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.04, 1,181.04 and 659.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.04, 1,181.04 and 659.68 is: 911.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.04 : 1,181.04 = 659.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.04/1,181.04 = 659.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.04x = 1,181.04 × 659.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.04x = 779,108.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,108.47/855.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.20

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