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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.68, 1,177.92 and 522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.68, 1,177.92 and 522.08 is: 720.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.68 : 1,177.92 = 522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.68/1,177.92 = 522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.68x = 1,177.92 × 522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.68x = 614,968.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,968.47/853.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.37

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