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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.76, 1,180.16 and 560.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.76, 1,180.16 and 560.44 is: 773.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.76 : 1,180.16 = 560.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.76/1,180.16 = 560.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.76x = 1,180.16 × 560.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.76x = 661,408.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,408.87/854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.79

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