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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.22, 1,278.87 and 420.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.22, 1,278.87 and 420.68 is: 630.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.22 : 1,278.87 = 420.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.22/1,278.87 = 420.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.22x = 1,278.87 × 420.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.22x = 537,995.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,995.03/853.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.55

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