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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.76, 1,180.14 and 575.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.76, 1,180.14 and 575.41 is: 794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.76 : 1,180.14 = 575.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.76/1,180.14 = 575.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.76x = 1,180.14 × 575.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.76x = 679,064.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,064.36/854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.45

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