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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.94, 1,179.47 and 540.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.94, 1,179.47 and 540.09 is: 745.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.94 : 1,179.47 = 540.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.94/1,179.47 = 540.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.94x = 1,179.47 × 540.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.94x = 637,019.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,019.95/854.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.10

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