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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.46, 1,178.07 and 504.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.46, 1,178.07 and 504.13 is: 695.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.46 : 1,178.07 = 504.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.46/1,178.07 = 504.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.46x = 1,178.07 × 504.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.46x = 593,894.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,894.54/853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.87

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