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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.76, 1,178.78 and 634.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.76, 1,178.78 and 634.26 is: 874.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.76 : 1,178.78 = 634.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.76/1,178.78 = 634.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.76x = 1,178.78 × 634.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.76x = 747,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,653.00/854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.69

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