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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.45, 1,172.66 and 678.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.45, 1,172.66 and 678.49 is: 932.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.45 : 1,172.66 = 678.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.45/1,172.66 = 678.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.45x = 1,172.66 × 678.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.45x = 795,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,634.69/853.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.26

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