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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.36, 1,177.92 and 577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.36, 1,177.92 and 577.52 is: 797.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.36 : 1,177.92 = 577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.36/1,177.92 = 577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.36x = 1,177.92 × 577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.36x = 680,272.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,272.36/853.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.17

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