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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.24, 1,178.66 and 668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.24, 1,178.66 and 668.44 is: 921.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.24 : 1,178.66 = 668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.24/1,178.66 = 668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.24x = 1,178.66 × 668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.24x = 787,863.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,863.49/855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.22

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