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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.93, 1,182.15 and 661.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.93, 1,182.15 and 661.80 is: 914.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.93 : 1,182.15 = 661.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.93/1,182.15 = 661.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.93x = 1,182.15 × 661.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.93x = 782,346.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,346.87/855.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.03

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