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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.16, 1,178.32 and 504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.16, 1,178.32 and 504.68 is: 696.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.16 : 1,178.32 = 504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.16/1,178.32 = 504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.16x = 1,178.32 × 504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.16x = 594,674.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,674.54/854.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.21

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