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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.20, 1,176.72 and 517.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.20, 1,176.72 and 517.05 is: 713.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.20 : 1,176.72 = 517.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.20/1,176.72 = 517.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.20x = 1,176.72 × 517.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.20x = 608,423.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,423.08/853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.11

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