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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.38, 1,178.34 and 634.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.38, 1,178.34 and 634.68 is: 876.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.38 : 1,178.34 = 634.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.38/1,178.34 = 634.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.38x = 1,178.34 × 634.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.38x = 747,868.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,868.83/853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.36

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