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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.78, 1,179.58 and 560.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.78, 1,179.58 and 560.05 is: 772.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.78 : 1,179.58 = 560.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.78/1,179.58 = 560.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.78x = 1,179.58 × 560.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.78x = 660,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,619.43/854.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.85

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