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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.18, 1,178.70 and 558.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.18, 1,178.70 and 558.98 is: 771.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.18 : 1,178.70 = 558.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.18/1,178.70 = 558.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.18x = 1,178.70 × 558.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.18x = 658,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,869.73/854.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.35

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