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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.08, 1,177.38 and 503.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.08, 1,177.38 and 503.88 is: 695.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.08 : 1,177.38 = 503.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.08/1,177.38 = 503.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.08x = 1,177.38 × 503.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.08x = 593,258.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,258.23/853.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.43

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