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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.13, 1,177.43 and 503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.13, 1,177.43 and 503.84 is: 695.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.13 : 1,177.43 = 503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.13/1,177.43 = 503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.13x = 1,177.43 × 503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.13x = 593,227.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,227.92/853.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.36

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