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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.79, 1,183.04 and 669.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.79, 1,183.04 and 669.95 is: 925.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.79 : 1,183.04 = 669.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.79/1,183.04 = 669.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.79x = 1,183.04 × 669.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.79x = 792,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,574.30/856.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.05

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