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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.58, 1,177.68 and 521.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.58, 1,177.68 and 521.66 is: 719.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.58 : 1,177.68 = 521.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.58/1,177.68 = 521.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.58x = 1,177.68 × 521.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.58x = 614,343.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,343.89/853.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.73

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