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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.53, 1,181.81 and 669.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.53, 1,181.81 and 669.69 is: 924.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.53 : 1,181.81 = 669.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.53/1,181.81 = 669.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.53x = 1,181.81 × 669.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.53x = 791,442.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,442.99/856.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.01

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