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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.45, 1,177.77 and 504.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.45, 1,177.77 and 504.13 is: 695.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.45 : 1,177.77 = 504.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.45/1,177.77 = 504.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.45x = 1,177.77 × 504.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.45x = 593,749.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,749.19/853.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.70

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