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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.68, 1,181.52 and 790.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.68, 1,181.52 and 790.16 is: 1,091.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.68 : 1,181.52 = 790.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.68/1,181.52 = 790.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.68x = 1,181.52 × 790.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.68x = 933,589.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,589.84/855.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.05

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