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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.06, 1,177.19 and 498.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.06, 1,177.19 and 498.99 is: 688.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.06 : 1,177.19 = 498.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.06/1,177.19 = 498.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.06x = 1,177.19 × 498.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.06x = 587,406.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,406.04/853.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.59

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