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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.74, 1,280.00 and 609.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.74, 1,280.00 and 609.73 is: 914.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.74 : 1,280.00 = 609.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.74/1,280.00 = 609.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.74x = 1,280.00 × 609.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.74x = 780,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,452.72/853.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.16

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