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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.90, 1,182.12 and 660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.90, 1,182.12 and 660.80 is: 910.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.90 : 1,182.12 = 660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.90/1,182.12 = 660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.90x = 1,182.12 × 660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.90x = 781,144.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,144.90/857.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.53

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