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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.95, 1,174.71 and 679.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.95, 1,174.71 and 679.99 is: 934.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.95 : 1,174.71 = 679.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.95/1,174.71 = 679.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.95x = 1,174.71 × 679.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.95x = 798,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,791.05/854.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.31

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