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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.83, 1,177.07 and 688.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.83, 1,177.07 and 688.05 is: 948.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.83 : 1,177.07 = 688.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.83/1,177.07 = 688.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.83x = 1,177.07 × 688.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.83x = 809,879.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,879.57/853.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.53

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