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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.37, 1,179.36 and 559.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.37, 1,179.36 and 559.64 is: 772.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.37 : 1,179.36 = 559.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.37/1,179.36 = 559.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.37x = 1,179.36 × 559.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.37x = 660,019.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,019.98/854.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.52

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