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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.62, 1,278.42 and 560.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.62, 1,278.42 and 560.94 is: 840.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.62 : 1,278.42 = 560.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.62/1,278.42 = 560.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.62x = 1,278.42 × 560.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.62x = 717,116.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,116.91/853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.09

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