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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.80, 1,278.88 and 528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.80, 1,278.88 and 528.18 is: 791.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.80 : 1,278.88 = 528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.80/1,278.88 = 528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.80x = 1,278.88 × 528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.80x = 675,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,477.52/853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.14

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