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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.76, 1,178.21 and 522.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.76, 1,178.21 and 522.14 is: 720.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.76 : 1,178.21 = 522.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.76/1,178.21 = 522.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.76x = 1,178.21 × 522.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.76x = 615,182.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,182.07/853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.56

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