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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.37, 1,178.16 and 605.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.37, 1,178.16 and 605.21 is: 835.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.37 : 1,178.16 = 605.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.37/1,178.16 = 605.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.37x = 1,178.16 × 605.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.37x = 713,034.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,034.21/853.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.55

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