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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.31, 1,177.55 and 521.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.31, 1,177.55 and 521.67 is: 719.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.31 : 1,177.55 = 521.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.31/1,177.55 = 521.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.31x = 1,177.55 × 521.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.31x = 614,289.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,289.90/853.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.89

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