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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.21, 1,282.23 and 506.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.21, 1,282.23 and 506.61 is: 761.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.21 : 1,282.23 = 506.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.21/1,282.23 = 506.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.21x = 1,282.23 × 506.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.21x = 649,588.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,588.01/853.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.35

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