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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.62, 1,281.65 and 560.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.62, 1,281.65 and 560.21 is: 841.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.62 : 1,281.65 = 560.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.62/1,281.65 = 560.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.62x = 1,281.65 × 560.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.62x = 717,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,983.94/853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.10

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