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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.69, 1,177.59 and 538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.69, 1,177.59 and 538.84 is: 743.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.69 : 1,177.59 = 538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.69/1,177.59 = 538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.69x = 1,177.59 × 538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.69x = 634,526.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,526.71/853.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.28

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