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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949, 1,308.66 and 855.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949, 1,308.66 and 855.88 is: 1,180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949 : 1,308.66 = 855.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949/1,308.66 = 855.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949x = 1,308.66 × 855.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949x = 1,120,055.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,055.92/949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.25

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