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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.14, 1,277.66 and 486.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.14, 1,277.66 and 486.82 is: 729.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.14 : 1,277.66 = 486.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.14/1,277.66 = 486.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.14x = 1,277.66 × 486.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.14x = 621,991.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,991.43/853.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.06

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