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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.97, 1,179.65 and 659.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.97, 1,179.65 and 659.93 is: 911.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.97 : 1,179.65 = 659.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.97/1,179.65 = 659.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.97x = 1,179.65 × 659.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.97x = 778,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,482.18/853.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.61

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