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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.51, 1,177.44 and 554.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.51, 1,177.44 and 554.73 is: 765.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.51 : 1,177.44 = 554.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.51/1,177.44 = 554.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.51x = 1,177.44 × 554.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.51x = 653,164.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,164.23/853.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.27

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