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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.93, 1,178.15 and 522.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.93, 1,178.15 and 522.00 is: 720.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.93 : 1,178.15 = 522.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.93/1,178.15 = 522.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.93x = 1,178.15 × 522.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.93x = 614,988.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,988.41/853.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.19

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