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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.62, 1,177.93 and 521.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.62, 1,177.93 and 521.99 is: 720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.62 : 1,177.93 = 521.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.62/1,177.93 = 521.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.62x = 1,177.93 × 521.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.62x = 614,870.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,870.55/853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.31

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