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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.58, 1,177.78 and 522.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.58, 1,177.78 and 522.11 is: 720.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.58 : 1,177.78 = 522.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.58/1,177.78 = 522.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.58x = 1,177.78 × 522.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.58x = 614,930.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,930.72/853.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.41

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