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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.89, 1,179.84 and 523.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.89, 1,179.84 and 523.54 is: 722.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.89 : 1,179.84 = 523.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.89/1,179.84 = 523.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.89x = 1,179.84 × 523.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.89x = 617,689.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,689.83/854.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.54

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