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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.59, 1,177.98 and 522.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.59, 1,177.98 and 522.16 is: 720.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.59 : 1,177.98 = 522.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.59/1,177.98 = 522.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.59x = 1,177.98 × 522.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.59x = 615,094.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,094.04/853.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.60

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