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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.16, 1,279.96 and 506.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.16, 1,279.96 and 506.80 is: 760.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.16 : 1,279.96 = 506.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.16/1,279.96 = 506.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.16x = 1,279.96 × 506.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.16x = 648,683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,683.73/853.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.33

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