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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.30, 1,177.50 and 499.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.30, 1,177.50 and 499.18 is: 688.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.30 : 1,177.50 = 499.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.30/1,177.50 = 499.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.30x = 1,177.50 × 499.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.30x = 587,784.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,784.45/853.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.84

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