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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.21, 1,278.93 and 413.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.21, 1,278.93 and 413.81 is: 620.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.21 : 1,278.93 = 413.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.21/1,278.93 = 413.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.21x = 1,278.93 × 413.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.21x = 529,235.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,235.67/853.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.29

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