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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.93, 1,179.39 and 659.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.93, 1,179.39 and 659.80 is: 911.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.93 : 1,179.39 = 659.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.93/1,179.39 = 659.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.93x = 1,179.39 × 659.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.93x = 778,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,161.52/853.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.27

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