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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.48, 1,277.88 and 593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.48, 1,277.88 and 593.20 is: 888.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.48 : 1,277.88 = 593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.48/1,277.88 = 593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.48x = 1,277.88 × 593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.48x = 758,038.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,038.42/853.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.17

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