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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.03, 1,176.60 and 503.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.03, 1,176.60 and 503.71 is: 694.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.03 : 1,176.60 = 503.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.03/1,176.60 = 503.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.03x = 1,176.60 × 503.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.03x = 592,665.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,665.19/853.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.78

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