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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.26, 1,177.21 and 517.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.26, 1,177.21 and 517.27 is: 713.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.26 : 1,177.21 = 517.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.26/1,177.21 = 517.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.26x = 1,177.21 × 517.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.26x = 608,938.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,938.45/853.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.66

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