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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.64, 1,177.26 and 654.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.64, 1,177.26 and 654.48 is: 902.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.64 : 1,177.26 = 654.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.64/1,177.26 = 654.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.64x = 1,177.26 × 654.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.64x = 770,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,493.12/853.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.60

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