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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.07, 1,176.86 and 538.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.07, 1,176.86 and 538.11 is: 742.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.07 : 1,176.86 = 538.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.07/1,176.86 = 538.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.07x = 1,176.86 × 538.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.07x = 633,281.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,281.48/853.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.36

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