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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.75, 1,179.16 and 592.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.75, 1,179.16 and 592.31 is: 817.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.75 : 1,179.16 = 592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.75/1,179.16 = 592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.75x = 1,179.16 × 592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.75x = 698,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,429.73/854.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.11

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