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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.39, 1,179.45 and 574.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.39, 1,179.45 and 574.82 is: 793.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.39 : 1,179.45 = 574.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.39/1,179.45 = 574.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.39x = 1,179.45 × 574.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.39x = 677,971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,971.45/854.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.52

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