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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.37, 1,177.61 and 558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.37, 1,177.61 and 558.72 is: 770.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.37 : 1,177.61 = 558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.37/1,177.61 = 558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.37x = 1,177.61 × 558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.37x = 657,951.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,951.47/854.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.10

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