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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.46, 1,177.95 and 713.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.46, 1,177.95 and 713.42 is: 984.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.46 : 1,177.95 = 713.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.46/1,177.95 = 713.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.46x = 1,177.95 × 713.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.46x = 840,373.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,373.09/853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.67

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