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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.48, 1,177.50 and 503.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.48, 1,177.50 and 503.92 is: 695.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.48 : 1,177.50 = 503.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.48/1,177.50 = 503.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.48x = 1,177.50 × 503.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.48x = 593,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,365.80/853.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.23

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