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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.44, 1,177.32 and 587.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.44, 1,177.32 and 587.81 is: 810.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.44 : 1,177.32 = 587.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.44/1,177.32 = 587.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.44x = 1,177.32 × 587.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.44x = 692,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,034.58/853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.88

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