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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.13, 1,178.36 and 521.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.13, 1,178.36 and 521.98 is: 720.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.13 : 1,178.36 = 521.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.13/1,178.36 = 521.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.13x = 1,178.36 × 521.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.13x = 615,080.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,080.35/854.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.12

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