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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.93, 1,178.63 and 543.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.93, 1,178.63 and 543.25 is: 749.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.93 : 1,178.63 = 543.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.93/1,178.63 = 543.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.93x = 1,178.63 × 543.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.93x = 640,290.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,290.75/853.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.82

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