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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.22, 1,178.82 and 522.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.22, 1,178.82 and 522.36 is: 720.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.22 : 1,178.82 = 522.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.22/1,178.82 = 522.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.22x = 1,178.82 × 522.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.22x = 615,768.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,768.42/854.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.85

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