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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.13, 1,177.13 and 498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.13, 1,177.13 and 498.96 is: 688.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.13 : 1,177.13 = 498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.13/1,177.13 = 498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.13x = 1,177.13 × 498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.13x = 587,342.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,342.03/853.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.45

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