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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.44, 1,178.81 and 539.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.44, 1,178.81 and 539.74 is: 744.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.44 : 1,178.81 = 539.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.44/1,178.81 = 539.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.44x = 1,178.81 × 539.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.44x = 636,242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,242.32/854.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.64

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