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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.92, 1,178.46 and 522.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.92, 1,178.46 and 522.26 is: 720.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.92 : 1,178.46 = 522.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.92/1,178.46 = 522.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.92x = 1,178.46 × 522.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.92x = 615,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,462.52/853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.75

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