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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.28, 1,177.58 and 499.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.28, 1,177.58 and 499.22 is: 688.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.28 : 1,177.58 = 499.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.28/1,177.58 = 499.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.28x = 1,177.58 × 499.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.28x = 587,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,866.85/853.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.95

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