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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.95, 1,173.34 and 678.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.95, 1,173.34 and 678.99 is: 932.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.95 : 1,173.34 = 678.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.95/1,173.34 = 678.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.95x = 1,173.34 × 678.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.95x = 796,686.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,686.13/853.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.94

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