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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.95, 1,180.10 and 536.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.95, 1,180.10 and 536.09 is: 739.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.95 : 1,180.10 = 536.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.95/1,180.10 = 536.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.95x = 1,180.10 × 536.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.95x = 632,631.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,631.23/854.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.97

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