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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.66, 1,278.39 and 544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.66, 1,278.39 and 544.60 is: 815.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.66 : 1,278.39 = 544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.66/1,278.39 = 544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.66x = 1,278.39 × 544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.66x = 696,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,211.19/853.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.56

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