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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.72, 1,179.77 and 560.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.72, 1,179.77 and 560.01 is: 772.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.72 : 1,179.77 = 560.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.72/1,179.77 = 560.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.72x = 1,179.77 × 560.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.72x = 660,683.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,683.00/854.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.98

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