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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.26, 1,178.01 and 559.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.26, 1,178.01 and 559.02 is: 771.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.26 : 1,178.01 = 559.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.26/1,178.01 = 559.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.26x = 1,178.01 × 559.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.26x = 658,531.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,531.15/853.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.78

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