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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.53, 1,278.01 and 543.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.53, 1,278.01 and 543.70 is: 814.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.53 : 1,278.01 = 543.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.53/1,278.01 = 543.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.53x = 1,278.01 × 543.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.53x = 694,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,854.04/853.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.09

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