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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.38, 1,177.74 and 504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.38, 1,177.74 and 504.18 is: 695.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.38 : 1,177.74 = 504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.38/1,177.74 = 504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.38x = 1,177.74 × 504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.38x = 593,792.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,792.95/853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.81

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