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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.40, 1,180.02 and 658.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.40, 1,180.02 and 658.84 is: 908.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.40 : 1,180.02 = 658.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.40/1,180.02 = 658.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.40x = 1,180.02 × 658.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.40x = 777,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,444.38/855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.87

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