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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.38, 1,177.56 and 591.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.38, 1,177.56 and 591.48 is: 816.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.38 : 1,177.56 = 591.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.38/1,177.56 = 591.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.38x = 1,177.56 × 591.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.38x = 696,503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,503.19/853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.17

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