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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.06, 1,177.32 and 619.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.06, 1,177.32 and 619.78 is: 855.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.06 : 1,177.32 = 619.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.06/1,177.32 = 619.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.06x = 1,177.32 × 619.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.06x = 729,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,679.39/853.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.37

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