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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.29, 1,178.01 and 554.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.29, 1,178.01 and 554.94 is: 766.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.29 : 1,178.01 = 554.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.29/1,178.01 = 554.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.29x = 1,178.01 × 554.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.29x = 653,724.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,724.87/853.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.12

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