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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.26, 1,178.60 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.26, 1,178.60 and 518.04 is: 714.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.26 : 1,178.60 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.26/1,178.60 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.26x = 1,178.60 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.26x = 610,561.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,561.94/854.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.73

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