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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.43, 1,178.57 and 559.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.43, 1,178.57 and 559.71 is: 772.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.43 : 1,178.57 = 559.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.43/1,178.57 = 559.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.43x = 1,178.57 × 559.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.43x = 659,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,654.62/854.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.04

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