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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.98, 1,179.27 and 544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.98, 1,179.27 and 544.02 is: 751.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.98 : 1,179.27 = 544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.98/1,179.27 = 544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.98x = 1,179.27 × 544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.98x = 641,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,546.47/853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.24

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