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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.84, 1,178.25 and 559.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.84, 1,178.25 and 559.51 is: 772.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.84 : 1,178.25 = 559.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.84/1,178.25 = 559.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.84x = 1,178.25 × 559.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.84x = 659,237.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,237.61/853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.08

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