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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.17, 1,177.12 and 521.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.17, 1,177.12 and 521.25 is: 719.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.17 : 1,177.12 = 521.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.17/1,177.12 = 521.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.17x = 1,177.12 × 521.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.17x = 613,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,573.80/853.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.17

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