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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.90, 1,178.95 and 620.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.90, 1,178.95 and 620.40 is: 855.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.90 : 1,178.95 = 620.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.90/1,178.95 = 620.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.90x = 1,178.95 × 620.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.90x = 731,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,420.58/854.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.56

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