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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.34, 1,177.94 and 591.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.34, 1,177.94 and 591.50 is: 816.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.34 : 1,177.94 = 591.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.34/1,177.94 = 591.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.34x = 1,177.94 × 591.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.34x = 696,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,755.93/853.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.51

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