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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.42, 1,180.08 and 606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.42, 1,180.08 and 606.66 is: 836.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.42 : 1,180.08 = 606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.42/1,180.08 = 606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.42x = 1,180.08 × 606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.42x = 715,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,907.33/855.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.91

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