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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.84, 1,277.85 and 545.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.84, 1,277.85 and 545.90 is: 816.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.84 : 1,277.85 = 545.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.84/1,277.85 = 545.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.84x = 1,277.85 × 545.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.84x = 697,578.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,578.32/853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.99

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