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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.74, 1,181.51 and 656.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.74, 1,181.51 and 656.22 is: 906.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.74 : 1,181.51 = 656.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.74/1,181.51 = 656.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.74x = 1,181.51 × 656.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.74x = 775,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,330.49/855.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.04

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