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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.53, 1,176.79 and 558.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.53, 1,176.79 and 558.33 is: 769.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.53 : 1,176.79 = 558.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.53/1,176.79 = 558.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.53x = 1,176.79 × 558.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.53x = 657,037.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,037.16/853.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.79

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