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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.40, 1,176.98 and 503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.40, 1,176.98 and 503.76 is: 694.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.40 : 1,176.98 = 503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.40/1,176.98 = 503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.40x = 1,176.98 × 503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.40x = 592,915.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,915.44/853.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.77

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