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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.84, 1,180.04 and 544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.84, 1,180.04 and 544.36 is: 751.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.84 : 1,180.04 = 544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.84/1,180.04 = 544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.84x = 1,180.04 × 544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.84x = 642,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,366.57/854.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.45

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