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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.68, 1,281.96 and 636.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.68, 1,281.96 and 636.48 is: 955.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.68 : 1,281.96 = 636.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.68/1,281.96 = 636.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.68x = 1,281.96 × 636.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.68x = 815,941.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,941.90/853.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.79

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