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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.02, 1,176.59 and 521.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.02, 1,176.59 and 521.02 is: 718.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.02 : 1,176.59 = 521.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.02/1,176.59 = 521.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.02x = 1,176.59 × 521.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.02x = 613,026.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,026.92/853.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.65

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