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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.69, 1,178.13 and 522.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.69, 1,178.13 and 522.02 is: 720.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.69 : 1,178.13 = 522.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.69/1,178.13 = 522.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.69x = 1,178.13 × 522.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.69x = 615,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,007.42/853.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.41

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