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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.62, 1,177.80 and 574.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.62, 1,177.80 and 574.38 is: 792.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.62 : 1,177.80 = 574.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.62/1,177.80 = 574.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.62x = 1,177.80 × 574.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.62x = 676,504.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,504.76/853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.51

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