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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.18, 1,176.86 and 521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.18, 1,176.86 and 521.28 is: 719.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.18 : 1,176.86 = 521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.18/1,176.86 = 521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.18x = 1,176.86 × 521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.18x = 613,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,473.58/853.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.04

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