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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.27, 1,275.90 and 609.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.27, 1,275.90 and 609.04 is: 910.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.27 : 1,275.90 = 609.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.27/1,275.90 = 609.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.27x = 1,275.90 × 609.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.27x = 777,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,074.14/853.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.70

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