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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.88, 1,180.04 and 540.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.88, 1,180.04 and 540.35 is: 745.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.88 : 1,180.04 = 540.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.88/1,180.04 = 540.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.88x = 1,180.04 × 540.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.88x = 637,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,631.68/854.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.87

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