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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.28, 1,178.94 and 522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.28, 1,178.94 and 522.60 is: 721.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.28 : 1,178.94 = 522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.28/1,178.94 = 522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.28x = 1,178.94 × 522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.28x = 616,114.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,114.04/854.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.21

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