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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.34, 1,178.70 and 518.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.34, 1,178.70 and 518.36 is: 715.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.34 : 1,178.70 = 518.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.34/1,178.70 = 518.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.34x = 1,178.70 × 518.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.34x = 610,983.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,983.09/854.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.16

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