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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.46, 1,177.83 and 499.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.46, 1,177.83 and 499.26 is: 689.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.46 : 1,177.83 = 499.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.46/1,177.83 = 499.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.46x = 1,177.83 × 499.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.46x = 588,043.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,043.41/853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.01

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