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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.92, 1,180.85 and 656.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.92, 1,180.85 and 656.81 is: 906.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.92 : 1,180.85 = 656.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.92/1,180.85 = 656.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.92x = 1,180.85 × 656.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.92x = 775,594.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,594.87/855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.16

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