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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.08, 1,177.36 and 604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.08, 1,177.36 and 604.64 is: 833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.08 : 1,177.36 = 604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.08/1,177.36 = 604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.08x = 1,177.36 × 604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.08x = 711,878.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,878.95/854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.50

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