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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.86, 1,178.27 and 522.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.86, 1,178.27 and 522.39 is: 720.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.86 : 1,178.27 = 522.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.86/1,178.27 = 522.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.86x = 1,178.27 × 522.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.86x = 615,513.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,513.85/853.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.86

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