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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.92, 1,178.40 and 504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.92, 1,178.40 and 504.60 is: 696.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.92 : 1,178.40 = 504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.92/1,178.40 = 504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.92x = 1,178.40 × 504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.92x = 594,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,620.64/853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.34

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