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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.08, 1,176.95 and 676.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.08, 1,176.95 and 676.07 is: 932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.08 : 1,176.95 = 676.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.08/1,176.95 = 676.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.08x = 1,176.95 × 676.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.08x = 795,691.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,691.32/853.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.73

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