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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.30, 1,178.16 and 605.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.30, 1,178.16 and 605.72 is: 835.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.30 : 1,178.16 = 605.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.30/1,178.16 = 605.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.30x = 1,178.16 × 605.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.30x = 713,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,635.08/854.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.34

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