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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.44, 1,177.34 and 521.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.44, 1,177.34 and 521.84 is: 719.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.44 : 1,177.34 = 521.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.44/1,177.34 = 521.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.44x = 1,177.34 × 521.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.44x = 614,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,383.44/853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.89

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