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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.93, 1,280.00 and 637.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.93, 1,280.00 and 637.07 is: 956.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.93 : 1,280.00 = 637.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.93/1,280.00 = 637.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.93x = 1,280.00 × 637.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.93x = 815,444.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,444.79/852.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.05

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