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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854, 1,178.40 and 522.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854, 1,178.40 and 522.48 is: 720.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854 : 1,178.40 = 522.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854/1,178.40 = 522.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854x = 1,178.40 × 522.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854x = 615,690.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,690.43/854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.95

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