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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.38, 1,176.50 and 641.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.38, 1,176.50 and 641.01 is: 883.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.38 : 1,176.50 = 641.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.38/1,176.50 = 641.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.38x = 1,176.50 × 641.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.38x = 754,148.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,148.27/853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.72

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