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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.63, 1,178.16 and 604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.63, 1,178.16 and 604.96 is: 834.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.63 : 1,178.16 = 604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.63/1,178.16 = 604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.63x = 1,178.16 × 604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.63x = 712,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,739.67/853.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.95

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