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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.01, 1,179 and 589.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.01, 1,179 and 589.95 is: 814.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.01 : 1,179 = 589.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.01/1,179 = 589.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.01x = 1,179 × 589.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.01x = 695,551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,551.05/854.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.45

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