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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.30, 1,277.52 and 577.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.30, 1,277.52 and 577.90 is: 865.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.30 : 1,277.52 = 577.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.30/1,277.52 = 577.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.30x = 1,277.52 × 577.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.30x = 738,278.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,278.81/853.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.20

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