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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.75, 1,178.19 and 504.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.75, 1,178.19 and 504.46 is: 696.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.75 : 1,178.19 = 504.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.75/1,178.19 = 504.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.75x = 1,178.19 × 504.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.75x = 594,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,349.73/853.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.16

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