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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.44, 1,177.20 and 559.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.44, 1,177.20 and 559.05 is: 771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.44 : 1,177.20 = 559.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.44/1,177.20 = 559.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.44x = 1,177.20 × 559.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.44x = 658,113.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,113.66/853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.13

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