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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.84, 1,178.44 and 504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.84, 1,178.44 and 504.72 is: 696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.84 : 1,178.44 = 504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.84/1,178.44 = 504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.84x = 1,178.44 × 504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.84x = 594,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,782.24/853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.60

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