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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.48, 1,180.32 and 658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.48, 1,180.32 and 658.64 is: 908.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.48 : 1,180.32 = 658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.48/1,180.32 = 658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.48x = 1,180.32 × 658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.48x = 777,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,405.96/855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.74

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