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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.48, 1,179.24 and 592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.48, 1,179.24 and 592.40 is: 817.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.48 : 1,179.24 = 592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.48/1,179.24 = 592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.48x = 1,179.24 × 592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.48x = 698,581.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,581.78/854.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.55

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