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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.34, 1,177.58 and 499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.34, 1,177.58 and 499.28 is: 688.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.34 : 1,177.58 = 499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.34/1,177.58 = 499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.34x = 1,177.58 × 499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.34x = 587,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,933.76/853.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.98

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