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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.98, 1,177.11 and 543.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.98, 1,177.11 and 543.26 is: 748.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.98 : 1,177.11 = 543.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.98/1,177.11 = 543.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.98x = 1,177.11 × 543.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.98x = 639,476.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,476.78/853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.82

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