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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.05, 1,276.61 and 523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.05, 1,276.61 and 523.84 is: 783.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.05 : 1,276.61 = 523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.05/1,276.61 = 523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.05x = 1,276.61 × 523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.05x = 668,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,739.38/853.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.94

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