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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.20, 1,278.99 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.20, 1,278.99 and 414.18 is: 620.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.20 : 1,278.99 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.20/1,278.99 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.20x = 1,278.99 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.20x = 529,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,732.08/853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.88

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