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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.34, 1,178.33 and 618.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.34, 1,178.33 and 618.33 is: 852.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.34 : 1,178.33 = 618.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.34/1,178.33 = 618.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.34x = 1,178.33 × 618.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.34x = 728,596.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,596.79/854.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.82

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