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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.39, 1,280.09 and 564.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.39, 1,280.09 and 564.76 is: 847.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.39 : 1,280.09 = 564.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.39/1,280.09 = 564.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.39x = 1,280.09 × 564.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.39x = 722,943.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,943.63/853.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.14

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