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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.54, 1,179.27 and 555.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.54, 1,179.27 and 555.90 is: 767.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.54 : 1,179.27 = 555.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.54/1,179.27 = 555.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.54x = 1,179.27 × 555.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.54x = 655,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,556.19/854.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.15

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