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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.80, 1,178.16 and 504.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.80, 1,178.16 and 504.42 is: 696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.80 : 1,178.16 = 504.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.80/1,178.16 = 504.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.80x = 1,178.16 × 504.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.80x = 594,287.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,287.47/853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.05

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