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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.67, 1,175.69 and 680.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.67, 1,175.69 and 680.71 is: 935.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.67 : 1,175.69 = 680.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.67/1,175.69 = 680.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.67x = 1,175.69 × 680.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.67x = 800,303.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,303.94/855.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.30

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