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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.57, 1,177.09 and 687.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.57, 1,177.09 and 687.25 is: 947.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.57 : 1,177.09 = 687.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.57/1,177.09 = 687.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.57x = 1,177.09 × 687.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.57x = 808,955.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,955.10/853.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.73

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