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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.53, 1,178.10 and 522.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.53, 1,178.10 and 522.15 is: 720.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.53 : 1,178.10 = 522.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.53/1,178.10 = 522.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.53x = 1,178.10 × 522.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.53x = 615,144.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,144.92/853.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.71

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