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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.43, 1,174.82 and 631.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.43, 1,174.82 and 631.95 is: 869.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.43 : 1,174.82 = 631.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.43/1,174.82 = 631.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.43x = 1,174.82 × 631.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.43x = 742,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,424.34/853.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.94

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