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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.94, 1,178.09 and 539.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.94, 1,178.09 and 539.09 is: 743.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.94 : 1,178.09 = 539.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.94/1,178.09 = 539.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.94x = 1,178.09 × 539.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.94x = 635,096.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,096.54/853.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.73

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