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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.67, 1,278.60 and 735.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.67, 1,278.60 and 735.21 is: 1,101.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.67 : 1,278.60 = 735.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.67/1,278.60 = 735.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.67x = 1,278.60 × 735.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.67x = 940,039.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,039.51/853.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.18

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