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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.50, 1,178.40 and 574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.50, 1,178.40 and 574.84 is: 792.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.50 : 1,178.40 = 574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.50/1,178.40 = 574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.50x = 1,178.40 × 574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.50x = 677,391.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,391.46/854.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.73

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