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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.53, 1,177.56 and 558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.53, 1,177.56 and 558.96 is: 771.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.53 : 1,177.56 = 558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.53/1,177.56 = 558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.53x = 1,177.56 × 558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.53x = 658,208.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,208.94/853.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.16

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