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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.34, 1,282.41 and 506.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.34, 1,282.41 and 506.73 is: 761.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.34 : 1,282.41 = 506.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.34/1,282.41 = 506.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.34x = 1,282.41 × 506.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.34x = 649,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,835.40/853.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.52

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