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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.26, 1,175.73 and 686.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.26, 1,175.73 and 686.81 is: 946.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.26 : 1,175.73 = 686.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.26/1,175.73 = 686.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.26x = 1,175.73 × 686.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.26x = 807,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,497.24/853.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.37

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