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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.96, 1,180.37 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.96, 1,180.37 and 635.04 is: 876.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.96 : 1,180.37 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.96/1,180.37 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.96x = 1,180.37 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.96x = 749,583.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,583.75/854.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.75

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