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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.69, 1,177.56 and 517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.69, 1,177.56 and 517.44 is: 713.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.69 : 1,177.56 = 517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.69/1,177.56 = 517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.69x = 1,177.56 × 517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.69x = 609,315.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,315.89/853.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.74

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