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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.67, 1,279.60 and 487.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.67, 1,279.60 and 487.67 is: 730.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.67 : 1,279.60 = 487.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.67/1,279.60 = 487.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.67x = 1,279.60 × 487.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.67x = 624,020.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,020.09/853.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.99

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