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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.48, 1,179.02 and 659.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.48, 1,179.02 and 659.50 is: 911.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.48 : 1,179.02 = 659.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.48/1,179.02 = 659.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.48x = 1,179.02 × 659.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.48x = 777,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,563.69/853.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.05

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