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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.51, 1,176.21 and 618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.51, 1,176.21 and 618.08 is: 850.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.51 : 1,176.21 = 618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.51/1,176.21 = 618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.51x = 1,176.21 × 618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.51x = 726,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,986.00/854.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.76

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