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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.52, 1,178.88 and 559.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.52, 1,178.88 and 559.68 is: 772.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.52 : 1,178.88 = 559.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.52/1,178.88 = 559.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.52x = 1,178.88 × 559.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.52x = 659,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,795.56/854.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.12

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