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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.29, 1,177.55 and 503.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.29, 1,177.55 and 503.97 is: 695.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.29 : 1,177.55 = 503.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.29/1,177.55 = 503.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.29x = 1,177.55 × 503.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.29x = 593,449.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,449.87/853.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.48

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