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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.89, 1,180.14 and 575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.89, 1,180.14 and 575.32 is: 794.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.89 : 1,180.14 = 575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.89/1,180.14 = 575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.89x = 1,180.14 × 575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.89x = 678,958.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,958.14/854.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.21

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