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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.43, 1,178.62 and 654.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.43, 1,178.62 and 654.98 is: 904.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.43 : 1,178.62 = 654.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.43/1,178.62 = 654.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.43x = 1,178.62 × 654.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.43x = 771,965.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,965.00/853.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.55

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