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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.67, 1,280.81 and 525.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.67, 1,280.81 and 525.29 is: 788.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.67 : 1,280.81 = 525.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.67/1,280.81 = 525.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.67x = 1,280.81 × 525.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.67x = 672,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,791.59/853.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.11

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