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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.65, 1,177.98 and 522.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.65, 1,177.98 and 522.03 is: 720.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.65 : 1,177.98 = 522.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.65/1,177.98 = 522.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.65x = 1,177.98 × 522.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.65x = 614,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,940.90/853.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.37

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