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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.80, 1,277.97 and 575.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.80, 1,277.97 and 575.65 is: 861.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.80 : 1,277.97 = 575.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.80/1,277.97 = 575.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.80x = 1,277.97 × 575.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.80x = 735,654.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,654.16/853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.62

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