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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.44, 1,280.56 and 507.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.44, 1,280.56 and 507.46 is: 761.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.44 : 1,280.56 = 507.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.44/1,280.56 = 507.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.44x = 1,280.56 × 507.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.44x = 649,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,832.98/853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.43

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