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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.74, 1,178.15 and 522.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.74, 1,178.15 and 522.23 is: 720.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.74 : 1,178.15 = 522.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.74/1,178.15 = 522.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.74x = 1,178.15 × 522.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.74x = 615,256.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,256.77/853.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.66

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