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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.23, 1,278.21 and 563.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.23, 1,278.21 and 563.25 is: 843.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.23 : 1,278.21 = 563.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.23/1,278.21 = 563.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.23x = 1,278.21 × 563.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.23x = 719,951.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,951.78/853.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.80

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