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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.02, 1,178.36 and 504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.02, 1,178.36 and 504.50 is: 696.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.02 : 1,178.36 = 504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.02/1,178.36 = 504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.02x = 1,178.36 × 504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.02x = 594,482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,482.62/854.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.10

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