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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.03, 1,177.40 and 521.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.03, 1,177.40 and 521.65 is: 720.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.03 : 1,177.40 = 521.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.03/1,177.40 = 521.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.03x = 1,177.40 × 521.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.03x = 614,190.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,190.71/853.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.01

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