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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.26, 1,180.26 and 667.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.26, 1,180.26 and 667.98 is: 919.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.26 : 1,180.26 = 667.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.26/1,180.26 = 667.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.26x = 1,180.26 × 667.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.26x = 788,390.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,390.07/857.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.66

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