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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.34, 1,277.67 and 644.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.34, 1,277.67 and 644.49 is: 964.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.34 : 1,277.67 = 644.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.34/1,277.67 = 644.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.34x = 1,277.67 × 644.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.34x = 823,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,447.96/853.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.98

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