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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.35, 1,177.92 and 591.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.35, 1,177.92 and 591.72 is: 816.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.35 : 1,177.92 = 591.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.35/1,177.92 = 591.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.35x = 1,177.92 × 591.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.35x = 696,998.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,998.82/853.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.78

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