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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.61, 1,277.98 and 723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.61, 1,277.98 and 723.60 is: 1,083.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.61 : 1,277.98 = 723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.61/1,277.98 = 723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.61x = 1,277.98 × 723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.61x = 924,746.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,746.33/853.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.34

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