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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.80, 1,178.55 and 592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.80, 1,178.55 and 592.08 is: 817.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.80 : 1,178.55 = 592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.80/1,178.55 = 592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.80x = 1,178.55 × 592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.80x = 697,795.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,795.88/853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.28

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