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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.10, 1,176.93 and 605.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.10, 1,176.93 and 605.70 is: 834.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.10 : 1,176.93 = 605.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.10/1,176.93 = 605.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.10x = 1,176.93 × 605.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.10x = 712,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,866.50/854.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.64

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