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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.74, 1,178.45 and 574.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.74, 1,178.45 and 574.53 is: 792.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.74 : 1,178.45 = 574.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.74/1,178.45 = 574.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.74x = 1,178.45 × 574.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.74x = 677,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,054.88/854.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.12

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