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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.28, 1,178.94 and 559.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.28, 1,178.94 and 559.32 is: 771.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.28 : 1,178.94 = 559.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.28/1,178.94 = 559.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.28x = 1,178.94 × 559.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.28x = 659,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,404.72/854.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.88

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