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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.98, 1,283.10 and 545.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.98, 1,283.10 and 545.98 is: 820.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.98 : 1,283.10 = 545.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.98/1,283.10 = 545.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.98x = 1,283.10 × 545.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.98x = 700,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,546.94/853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.33

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