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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.08, 1,280.52 and 610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.08, 1,280.52 and 610.44 is: 916.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.08 : 1,280.52 = 610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.08/1,280.52 = 610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.08x = 1,280.52 × 610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.08x = 781,680.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,680.63/853.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.30

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