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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.28, 1,176.72 and 558.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.28, 1,176.72 and 558.80 is: 770.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.28 : 1,176.72 = 558.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.28/1,176.72 = 558.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.28x = 1,176.72 × 558.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.28x = 657,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,551.14/853.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.62

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