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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.71, 1,178.42 and 504.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.71, 1,178.42 and 504.38 is: 696.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.71 : 1,178.42 = 504.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.71/1,178.42 = 504.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.71x = 1,178.42 × 504.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.71x = 594,371.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,371.48/853.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.22

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