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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.64, 1,179.18 and 575.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.64, 1,179.18 and 575.38 is: 793.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.64 : 1,179.18 = 575.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.64/1,179.18 = 575.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.64x = 1,179.18 × 575.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.64x = 678,476.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,476.59/854.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.87

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