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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.94, 1,177.29 and 559.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.94, 1,177.29 and 559.10 is: 770.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.94 : 1,177.29 = 559.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.94/1,177.29 = 559.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.94x = 1,177.29 × 559.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.94x = 658,222.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,222.84/853.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.81

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