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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.42, 1,181.70 and 661.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.42, 1,181.70 and 661.44 is: 913.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.42 : 1,181.70 = 661.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.42/1,181.70 = 661.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.42x = 1,181.70 × 661.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.42x = 781,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,623.65/855.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.73

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