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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.76, 1,279.96 and 442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.76, 1,279.96 and 442.96 is: 664.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.76 : 1,279.96 = 442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.76/1,279.96 = 442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.76x = 1,279.96 × 442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.76x = 566,971.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,971.08/853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.09

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