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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.71, 1,177.65 and 522.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.71, 1,177.65 and 522.06 is: 720.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.71 : 1,177.65 = 522.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.71/1,177.65 = 522.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.71x = 1,177.65 × 522.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.71x = 614,803.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,803.96/853.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.16

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