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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.23, 1,177.44 and 499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.23, 1,177.44 and 499.36 is: 689.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.23 : 1,177.44 = 499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.23/1,177.44 = 499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.23x = 1,177.44 × 499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.23x = 587,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,966.44/853.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.11

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