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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.76, 1,180.08 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.76, 1,180.08 and 560.52 is: 773.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.76 : 1,180.08 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.76/1,180.08 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.76x = 1,180.08 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.76x = 661,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,458.44/854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.85

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