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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.26, 1,177.53 and 666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.26, 1,177.53 and 666.96 is: 920.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.26 : 1,177.53 = 666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.26/1,177.53 = 666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.26x = 1,177.53 × 666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.26x = 785,365.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,365.41/853.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.43

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