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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.16, 1,179.04 and 657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.16, 1,179.04 and 657.44 is: 907.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.16 : 1,179.04 = 657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.16/1,179.04 = 657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.16x = 1,179.04 × 657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.16x = 775,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,148.06/854.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.50

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