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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.76, 1,178.34 and 522.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.76, 1,178.34 and 522.48 is: 721.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.76 : 1,178.34 = 522.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.76/1,178.34 = 522.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.76x = 1,178.34 × 522.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.76x = 615,659.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,659.08/853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.11

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