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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.48, 1,181.22 and 708.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.48, 1,181.22 and 708.96 is: 978.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.48 : 1,181.22 = 708.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.48/1,181.22 = 708.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.48x = 1,181.22 × 708.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.48x = 837,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,437.73/855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.91

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