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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.55, 1,178.46 and 706.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.55, 1,178.46 and 706.91 is: 974.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.55 : 1,178.46 = 706.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.55/1,178.46 = 706.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.55x = 1,178.46 × 706.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.55x = 833,059.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,059.27/854.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.85

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