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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.77, 1,177.34 and 522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.77, 1,177.34 and 522.08 is: 719.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.77 : 1,177.34 = 522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.77/1,177.34 = 522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.77x = 1,177.34 × 522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.77x = 614,657.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,657.17/853.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.93

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