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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.84, 1,178.29 and 500.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.84, 1,178.29 and 500.01 is: 690.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.84 : 1,178.29 = 500.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.84/1,178.29 = 500.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.84x = 1,178.29 × 500.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.84x = 589,156.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,156.78/853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.01

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