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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.41, 1,279.26 and 545.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.41, 1,279.26 and 545.61 is: 817.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.41 : 1,279.26 = 545.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.41/1,279.26 = 545.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.41x = 1,279.26 × 545.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.41x = 697,977.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,977.05/853.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.87

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