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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.96, 1,178.09 and 589.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.96, 1,178.09 and 589.48 is: 812.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.96 : 1,178.09 = 589.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.96/1,178.09 = 589.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.96x = 1,178.09 × 589.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.96x = 694,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,460.13/854.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.28

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