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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.07, 1,180.16 and 668.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.07, 1,180.16 and 668.19 is: 922.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.07 : 1,180.16 = 668.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.07/1,180.16 = 668.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.07x = 1,180.16 × 668.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.07x = 788,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,566.88/855.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.23

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