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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.10, 1,177.06 and 573.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.10, 1,177.06 and 573.06 is: 790.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.10 : 1,177.06 = 573.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.10/1,177.06 = 573.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.10x = 1,177.06 × 573.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.10x = 674,526.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,526.00/853.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.68

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