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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853, 1,177.14 and 503.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853, 1,177.14 and 503.90 is: 695.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853 : 1,177.14 = 503.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853/1,177.14 = 503.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853x = 1,177.14 × 503.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853x = 593,160.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,160.85/853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.38

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