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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.68, 1,280.52 and 610.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.68, 1,280.52 and 610.68 is: 916.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.68 : 1,280.52 = 610.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.68/1,280.52 = 610.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.68x = 1,280.52 × 610.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.68x = 781,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,987.95/853.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.02

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