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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.64, 1,178.96 and 560.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.64, 1,178.96 and 560.08 is: 772.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.64 : 1,178.96 = 560.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.64/1,178.96 = 560.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.64x = 1,178.96 × 560.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.64x = 660,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,311.92/854.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.62

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