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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.38, 1,177.62 and 538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.38, 1,177.62 and 538.70 is: 743.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.38 : 1,177.62 = 538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.38/1,177.62 = 538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.38x = 1,177.62 × 538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.38x = 634,383.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,383.89/853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.38

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