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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.26, 1,177.10 and 554.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.26, 1,177.10 and 554.48 is: 764.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.26 : 1,177.10 = 554.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.26/1,177.10 = 554.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.26x = 1,177.10 × 554.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.26x = 652,675.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,675.64/853.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.92

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