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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.35, 1,178.48 and 643.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.35, 1,178.48 and 643.19 is: 888.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.35 : 1,178.48 = 643.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.35/1,178.48 = 643.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.35x = 1,178.48 × 643.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.35x = 757,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,979.85/853.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.24

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