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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.43, 1,177.75 and 475.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.43, 1,177.75 and 475.33 is: 655.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.43 : 1,177.75 = 475.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.43/1,177.75 = 475.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.43x = 1,177.75 × 475.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.43x = 559,819.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,819.91/853.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.96

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