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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.52, 1,280.52 and 622.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.52, 1,280.52 and 622.64 is: 934.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.52 : 1,280.52 = 622.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.52/1,280.52 = 622.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.52x = 1,280.52 × 622.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.52x = 797,302.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,302.97/853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.14

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