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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.46, 1,279.55 and 737.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.46, 1,279.55 and 737.86 is: 1,106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.46 : 1,279.55 = 737.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.46/1,279.55 = 737.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.46x = 1,279.55 × 737.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.46x = 944,128.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,128.76/853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.24

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