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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.77, 1,177.96 and 522.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.77, 1,177.96 and 522.12 is: 720.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.77 : 1,177.96 = 522.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.77/1,177.96 = 522.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.77x = 1,177.96 × 522.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.77x = 615,036.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,036.48/853.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.38

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