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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.97, 1,283.07 and 545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.97, 1,283.07 and 545.96 is: 820.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.97 : 1,283.07 = 545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.97/1,283.07 = 545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.97x = 1,283.07 × 545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.97x = 700,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,498.48/853.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.29

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