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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.68, 1,177.74 and 522.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.68, 1,177.74 and 522.21 is: 720.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.68 : 1,177.74 = 522.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.68/1,177.74 = 522.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.68x = 1,177.74 × 522.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.68x = 615,027.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,027.61/853.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.44

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