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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.61, 1,278.59 and 648.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.61, 1,278.59 and 648.27 is: 971.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.61 : 1,278.59 = 648.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.61/1,278.59 = 648.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.61x = 1,278.59 × 648.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.61x = 828,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,868.30/853.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.02

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