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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.42, 1,177.68 and 504.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.42, 1,177.68 and 504.22 is: 695.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.42 : 1,177.68 = 504.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.42/1,177.68 = 504.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.42x = 1,177.68 × 504.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.42x = 593,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,809.81/853.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.80

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