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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.50, 1,176.75 and 678.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.50, 1,176.75 and 678.54 is: 935.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.50 : 1,176.75 = 678.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.50/1,176.75 = 678.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.50x = 1,176.75 × 678.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.50x = 798,471.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,471.95/853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.53

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