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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.72, 1,179.63 and 560.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.72, 1,179.63 and 560.66 is: 773.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.72 : 1,179.63 = 560.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.72/1,179.63 = 560.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.72x = 1,179.63 × 560.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.72x = 661,365.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,365.46/854.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.78

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