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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.20, 1,279.08 and 468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.20, 1,279.08 and 468.08 is: 701.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.20 : 1,279.08 = 468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.20/1,279.08 = 468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.20x = 1,279.08 × 468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.20x = 598,711.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,711.77/853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.72

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