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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.76, 1,177.83 and 522.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.76, 1,177.83 and 522.05 is: 720.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.76 : 1,177.83 = 522.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.76/1,177.83 = 522.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.76x = 1,177.83 × 522.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.76x = 614,886.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,886.15/853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.21

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