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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.50, 1,177.83 and 504.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.50, 1,177.83 and 504.40 is: 696.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.50 : 1,177.83 = 504.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.50/1,177.83 = 504.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.50x = 1,177.83 × 504.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.50x = 594,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,097.45/853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.07

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