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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.45, 1,177.67 and 499.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.45, 1,177.67 and 499.38 is: 689.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.45 : 1,177.67 = 499.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.45/1,177.67 = 499.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.45x = 1,177.67 × 499.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.45x = 588,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,104.84/853.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.09

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