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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.32, 1,179.42 and 575.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.32, 1,179.42 and 575.02 is: 793.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.32 : 1,179.42 = 575.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.32/1,179.42 = 575.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.32x = 1,179.42 × 575.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.32x = 678,190.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,190.09/854.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.84

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