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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.20, 1,280.18 and 507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.20, 1,280.18 and 507.20 is: 761.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.20 : 1,280.18 = 507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.20/1,280.18 = 507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.20x = 1,280.18 × 507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.20x = 649,307.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,307.30/853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.03

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