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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.20, 1,176.03 and 604.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.20, 1,176.03 and 604.13 is: 832.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.20 : 1,176.03 = 604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.20/1,176.03 = 604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.20x = 1,176.03 × 604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.20x = 710,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,469.12/853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.71

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