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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.66, 1,279.63 and 545.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.66, 1,279.63 and 545.86 is: 818.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.66 : 1,279.63 = 545.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.66/1,279.63 = 545.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.66x = 1,279.63 × 545.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.66x = 698,498.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,498.83/853.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.24

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