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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.50, 1,180.40 and 656.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.50, 1,180.40 and 656.55 is: 905.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.50 : 1,180.40 = 656.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.50/1,180.40 = 656.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.50x = 1,180.40 × 656.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.50x = 774,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,988.34/855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.89

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