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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.50, 1,280.98 and 529.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.50, 1,280.98 and 529.14 is: 794.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.50 : 1,280.98 = 529.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.50/1,280.98 = 529.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.50x = 1,280.98 × 529.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.50x = 677,817.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,817.76/853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.16

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