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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.59, 1,277.92 and 501.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.59, 1,277.92 and 501.13 is: 750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.59 : 1,277.92 = 501.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.59/1,277.92 = 501.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.59x = 1,277.92 × 501.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.59x = 640,404.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,404.05/853.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.25

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