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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.44, 1,277.46 and 558.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.44, 1,277.46 and 558.60 is: 836.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.44 : 1,277.46 = 558.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.44/1,277.46 = 558.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.44x = 1,277.46 × 558.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.44x = 713,589.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,589.16/853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.13

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