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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.74, 1,178.73 and 504.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.74, 1,178.73 and 504.54 is: 696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.74 : 1,178.73 = 504.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.74/1,178.73 = 504.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.74x = 1,178.73 × 504.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.74x = 594,716.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,716.43/853.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.60

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