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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.80, 1,177.86 and 577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.80, 1,177.86 and 577.32 is: 796.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.80 : 1,177.86 = 577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.80/1,177.86 = 577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.80x = 1,177.86 × 577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.80x = 680,002.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,002.14/853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.44

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