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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.12, 1,181.56 and 660.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.12, 1,181.56 and 660.32 is: 912.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.12 : 1,181.56 = 660.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.12/1,181.56 = 660.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.12x = 1,181.56 × 660.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.12x = 780,207.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,207.70/855.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.40

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