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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.75, 1,280.63 and 340.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.75, 1,280.63 and 340.75 is: 511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.75 : 1,280.63 = 340.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.75/1,280.63 = 340.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.75x = 1,280.63 × 340.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.75x = 436,374.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,374.67/853.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.13

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