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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.33, 1,177.50 and 558.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.33, 1,177.50 and 558.89 is: 771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.33 : 1,177.50 = 558.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.33/1,177.50 = 558.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.33x = 1,177.50 × 558.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.33x = 658,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,092.98/853.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.21

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