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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.73, 1,177.60 and 591.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.73, 1,177.60 and 591.70 is: 816.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.73 : 1,177.60 = 591.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.73/1,177.60 = 591.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.73x = 1,177.60 × 591.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.73x = 696,780.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,780.03/853.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.16

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