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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.10, 1,175.85 and 632.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.10, 1,175.85 and 632.70 is: 871.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.10 : 1,175.85 = 632.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.10/1,175.85 = 632.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.10x = 1,175.85 × 632.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.10x = 743,960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,960.30/854.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.05

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