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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.08, 1,178.64 and 500.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.08, 1,178.64 and 500.08 is: 690.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.08 : 1,178.64 = 500.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.08/1,178.64 = 500.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.08x = 1,178.64 × 500.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.08x = 589,414.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,414.29/854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.12

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