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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.75, 1,178.10 and 480.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.75, 1,178.10 and 480.76 is: 663.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.75 : 1,178.10 = 480.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.75/1,178.10 = 480.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.75x = 1,178.10 × 480.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.75x = 566,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,383.36/853.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.41

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