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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.88, 1,179.75 and 556.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.88, 1,179.75 and 556.24 is: 767.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.88 : 1,179.75 = 556.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.88/1,179.75 = 556.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.88x = 1,179.75 × 556.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.88x = 656,215.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,215.46/854.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.62

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