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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.55, 1,178.87 and 574.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.55, 1,178.87 and 574.88 is: 793.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.55 : 1,178.87 = 574.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.55/1,178.87 = 574.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.55x = 1,178.87 × 574.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.55x = 677,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,700.02/854.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.05

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