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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.47, 1,177.83 and 521.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.47, 1,177.83 and 521.84 is: 720.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.47 : 1,177.83 = 521.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.47/1,177.83 = 521.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.47x = 1,177.83 × 521.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.47x = 614,638.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,638.81/853.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.16

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