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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.40, 1,178.36 and 504.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.40, 1,178.36 and 504.76 is: 696.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.40 : 1,178.36 = 504.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.40/1,178.36 = 504.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.40x = 1,178.36 × 504.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.40x = 594,788.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,788.99/854.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.15

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