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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.35, 1,177.00 and 587.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.35, 1,177.00 and 587.88 is: 810.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.35 : 1,177.00 = 587.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.35/1,177.00 = 587.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.35x = 1,177.00 × 587.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.35x = 691,931.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,931.82/853.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.84

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