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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.38, 1,179.84 and 593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.38, 1,179.84 and 593.34 is: 820.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.38 : 1,179.84 = 593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.38/1,179.84 = 593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.38x = 1,179.84 × 593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.38x = 700,046.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,046.27/853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.32

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