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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.86, 1,176.84 and 633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.86, 1,176.84 and 633.36 is: 872.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.86 : 1,176.84 = 633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.86/1,176.84 = 633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.86x = 1,176.84 × 633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.86x = 745,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,363.38/853.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.93

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