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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.60, 1,179.70 and 556.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.60, 1,179.70 and 556.27 is: 767.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.60 : 1,179.70 = 556.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.60/1,179.70 = 556.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.60x = 1,179.70 × 556.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.60x = 656,227.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,227.38/854.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.88

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