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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.74, 1,177.71 and 574.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.74, 1,177.71 and 574.05 is: 791.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.74 : 1,177.71 = 574.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.74/1,177.71 = 574.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.74x = 1,177.71 × 574.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.74x = 676,064.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,064.43/853.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.89

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