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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.15, 1,279.03 and 527.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.15, 1,279.03 and 527.83 is: 791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.15 : 1,279.03 = 527.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.15/1,279.03 = 527.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.15x = 1,279.03 × 527.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.15x = 675,110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,110.40/853.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.32

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