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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.56, 1,278.60 and 648.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.56, 1,278.60 and 648.36 is: 971.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.56 : 1,278.60 = 648.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.56/1,278.60 = 648.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.56x = 1,278.60 × 648.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.56x = 828,993.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,993.10/853.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.22

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