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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.28, 1,177.56 and 521.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.28, 1,177.56 and 521.60 is: 719.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.28 : 1,177.56 = 521.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.28/1,177.56 = 521.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.28x = 1,177.56 × 521.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.28x = 614,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,215.30/853.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.83

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