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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.87, 1,179.50 and 575.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.87, 1,179.50 and 575.24 is: 793.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.87 : 1,179.50 = 575.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.87/1,179.50 = 575.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.87x = 1,179.50 × 575.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.87x = 678,486.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,486.81/854.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.68

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