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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.96, 1,179.06 and 657.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.96, 1,179.06 and 657.94 is: 908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.96 : 1,179.06 = 657.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.96/1,179.06 = 657.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.96x = 1,179.06 × 657.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.96x = 775,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,750.74/853.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.42

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