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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.26, 1,176.12 and 604.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.26, 1,176.12 and 604.02 is: 832.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.26 : 1,176.12 = 604.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.26/1,176.12 = 604.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.26x = 1,176.12 × 604.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.26x = 710,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,400.00/853.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.57

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