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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.03, 1,279.55 and 545.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.03, 1,279.55 and 545.03 is: 817.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.03 : 1,279.55 = 545.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.03/1,279.55 = 545.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.03x = 1,279.55 × 545.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.03x = 697,393.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,393.14/853.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.55

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