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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.66, 1,178.03 and 475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.66, 1,178.03 and 475.54 is: 656.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.66 : 1,178.03 = 475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.66/1,178.03 = 475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.66x = 1,178.03 × 475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.66x = 560,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,203.02/853.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.24

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