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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.55, 1,280.34 and 562.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.55, 1,280.34 and 562.92 is: 844.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.55 : 1,280.34 = 562.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.55/1,280.34 = 562.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.55x = 1,280.34 × 562.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.55x = 720,728.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,728.99/853.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.39

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