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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.08, 1,277.35 and 461.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.08, 1,277.35 and 461.25 is: 690.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.08 : 1,277.35 = 461.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.08/1,277.35 = 461.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.08x = 1,277.35 × 461.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.08x = 589,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,176.67/853.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.64

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