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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.89, 1,181.11 and 670.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.89, 1,181.11 and 670.05 is: 923.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.89 : 1,181.11 = 670.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.89/1,181.11 = 670.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.89x = 1,181.11 × 670.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.89x = 791,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,402.76/856.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.58

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