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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.68, 1,179.66 and 544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.68, 1,179.66 and 544 is: 750.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.68 : 1,179.66 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.68/1,179.66 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.68x = 1,179.66 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.68x = 641,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,735.04/854.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.85

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