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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.13, 1,180.25 and 668.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.13, 1,180.25 and 668.25 is: 922.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.13 : 1,180.25 = 668.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.13/1,180.25 = 668.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.13x = 1,180.25 × 668.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.13x = 788,698.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,698.28/855.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.32

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