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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.58, 1,177.94 and 521.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.58, 1,177.94 and 521.94 is: 720.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.58 : 1,177.94 = 521.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.58/1,177.94 = 521.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.58x = 1,177.94 × 521.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.58x = 614,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,814.00/853.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.28

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