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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.11, 1,177.16 and 499.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.11, 1,177.16 and 499.05 is: 688.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.11 : 1,177.16 = 499.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.11/1,177.16 = 499.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.11x = 1,177.16 × 499.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.11x = 587,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,459.20/853.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.61

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