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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.26, 1,179.31 and 559.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.26, 1,179.31 and 559.98 is: 773.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.26 : 1,179.31 = 559.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.26/1,179.31 = 559.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.26x = 1,179.31 × 559.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.26x = 660,390.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,390.01/854.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.06

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