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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.70, 1,280.55 and 489.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.70, 1,280.55 and 489.20 is: 733.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.70 : 1,280.55 = 489.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.70/1,280.55 = 489.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.70x = 1,280.55 × 489.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.70x = 626,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,445.06/853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.80

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