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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.15, 1,177.79 and 574.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.15, 1,177.79 and 574.85 is: 793.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.15 : 1,177.79 = 574.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.15/1,177.79 = 574.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.15x = 1,177.79 × 574.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.15x = 677,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,049.26/853.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.59

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