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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.61, 1,178.66 and 574.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.61, 1,178.66 and 574.09 is: 792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.61 : 1,178.66 = 574.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.61/1,178.66 = 574.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.61x = 1,178.66 × 574.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.61x = 676,656.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,656.92/853.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.70

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