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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.73, 1,178.84 and 605.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.73, 1,178.84 and 605.33 is: 835.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.73 : 1,178.84 = 605.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.73/1,178.84 = 605.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.73x = 1,178.84 × 605.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.73x = 713,582.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,582.84/853.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.85

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