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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.14, 1,175.91 and 604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.14, 1,175.91 and 604.14 is: 832.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.14 : 1,175.91 = 604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.14/1,175.91 = 604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.14x = 1,175.91 × 604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.14x = 710,408.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,408.39/853.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.70

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