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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.91, 1,180.35 and 575.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.91, 1,180.35 and 575.79 is: 794.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.91 : 1,180.35 = 575.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.91/1,180.35 = 575.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.91x = 1,180.35 × 575.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.91x = 679,633.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,633.73/854.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.98

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