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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.03, 1,179.30 and 539.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.03, 1,179.30 and 539.84 is: 745.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.03 : 1,179.30 = 539.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.03/1,179.30 = 539.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.03x = 1,179.30 × 539.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.03x = 636,633.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,633.31/854.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.45

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