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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.73, 1,278.03 and 635.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.73, 1,278.03 and 635.31 is: 951.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.73 : 1,278.03 = 635.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.73/1,278.03 = 635.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.73x = 1,278.03 × 635.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.73x = 811,946.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,946.74/853.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.06

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