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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.04, 1,177.58 and 771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.04, 1,177.58 and 771.10 is: 1,063.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.04 : 1,177.58 = 771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.04/1,177.58 = 771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.04x = 1,177.58 × 771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.04x = 908,031.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,031.94/854.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.22

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