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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.20, 1,179.44 and 668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.20, 1,179.44 and 668.40 is: 921.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.20 : 1,179.44 = 668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.20/1,179.44 = 668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.20x = 1,179.44 × 668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.20x = 788,337.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,337.70/855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.82

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