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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.24, 1,177.18 and 577.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.24, 1,177.18 and 577.24 is: 796.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.24 : 1,177.18 = 577.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.24/1,177.18 = 577.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.24x = 1,177.18 × 577.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.24x = 679,515.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,515.38/853.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.39

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