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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.74, 1,177.34 and 574.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.74, 1,177.34 and 574.29 is: 791.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.74 : 1,177.34 = 574.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.74/1,177.34 = 574.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.74x = 1,177.34 × 574.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.74x = 676,131.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,131.72/853.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.96

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