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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.14, 1,178.68 and 504.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.14, 1,178.68 and 504.82 is: 696.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.14 : 1,178.68 = 504.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.14/1,178.68 = 504.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.14x = 1,178.68 × 504.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.14x = 595,021.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,021.24/854.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.63

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