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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.20, 1,280.11 and 488.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.20, 1,280.11 and 488.30 is: 732.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.20 : 1,280.11 = 488.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.20/1,280.11 = 488.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.20x = 1,280.11 × 488.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.20x = 625,077.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,077.71/853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.63

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