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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.18, 1,177.79 and 643.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.18, 1,177.79 and 643.44 is: 888.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.18 : 1,177.79 = 643.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.18/1,177.79 = 643.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.18x = 1,177.79 × 643.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.18x = 757,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,838.40/853.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.25

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