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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.51, 1,177.85 and 499.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.51, 1,177.85 and 499.35 is: 689.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.51 : 1,177.85 = 499.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.51/1,177.85 = 499.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.51x = 1,177.85 × 499.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.51x = 588,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,165.06/853.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.11

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