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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.17, 1,176.60 and 618.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.17, 1,176.60 and 618.66 is: 853.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.17 : 1,176.60 = 618.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.17/1,176.60 = 618.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.17x = 1,176.60 × 618.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.17x = 727,915.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,915.36/853.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.19

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