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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.62, 1,178.10 and 558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.62, 1,178.10 and 558.96 is: 771.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.62 : 1,178.10 = 558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.62/1,178.10 = 558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.62x = 1,178.10 × 558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.62x = 658,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,510.78/853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.43

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