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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.20, 1,177.61 and 558.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.20, 1,177.61 and 558.63 is: 771.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.20 : 1,177.61 = 558.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.20/1,177.61 = 558.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.20x = 1,177.61 × 558.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.20x = 657,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,845.48/853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.03

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