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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.95, 1,177.75 and 602.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.95, 1,177.75 and 602.71 is: 831.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.95 : 1,177.75 = 602.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.95/1,177.75 = 602.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.95x = 1,177.75 × 602.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.95x = 709,841.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,841.70/853.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.25

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