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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.28, 1,280.38 and 738.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.28, 1,280.38 and 738.48 is: 1,108.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.28 : 1,280.38 = 738.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.28/1,280.38 = 738.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.28x = 1,280.38 × 738.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.28x = 945,535.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,535.02/853.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.12

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