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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.71, 1,179.81 and 658.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.71, 1,179.81 and 658.78 is: 909.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.71 : 1,179.81 = 658.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.71/1,179.81 = 658.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.71x = 1,179.81 × 658.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.71x = 777,235.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,235.23/854.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.36

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