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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.23, 1,177.44 and 521.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.23, 1,177.44 and 521.54 is: 719.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.23 : 1,177.44 = 521.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.23/1,177.44 = 521.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.23x = 1,177.44 × 521.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.23x = 614,078.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,078.63/853.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.71

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