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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.38, 1,278.76 and 506.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.38, 1,278.76 and 506.03 is: 758.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.38 : 1,278.76 = 506.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.38/1,278.76 = 506.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.38x = 1,278.76 × 506.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.38x = 647,090.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,090.92/853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.27

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