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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.51, 1,180.59 and 669.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.51, 1,180.59 and 669.67 is: 923.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.51 : 1,180.59 = 669.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.51/1,180.59 = 669.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.51x = 1,180.59 × 669.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.51x = 790,605.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,605.71/856.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.05

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