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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.73, 1,280.68 and 661.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.73, 1,280.68 and 661.57 is: 992.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.73 : 1,280.68 = 661.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.73/1,280.68 = 661.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.73x = 1,280.68 × 661.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.73x = 847,256.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,256.16/853.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.42

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