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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.62, 1,178.97 and 560.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.62, 1,178.97 and 560.19 is: 773.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.62 : 1,178.97 = 560.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.62/1,178.97 = 560.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.62x = 1,178.97 × 560.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.62x = 660,447.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,447.20/853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.70

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