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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.44, 1,279.68 and 506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.44, 1,279.68 and 506.88 is: 760.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.44 : 1,279.68 = 506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.44/1,279.68 = 506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.44x = 1,279.68 × 506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.44x = 648,644.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,644.20/853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.03

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