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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.95, 1,178.03 and 735.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.95, 1,178.03 and 735.72 is: 1,014.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.95 : 1,178.03 = 735.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.95/1,178.03 = 735.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.95x = 1,178.03 × 735.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.95x = 866,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,701.52/853.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.93

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