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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.72, 1,179.32 and 622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.72, 1,179.32 and 622.08 is: 859.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.72 : 1,179.32 = 622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.72/1,179.32 = 622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.72x = 1,179.32 × 622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.72x = 733,631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,631.39/853.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.33

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