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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.80, 1,281.08 and 507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.80, 1,281.08 and 507.80 is: 761.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.80 : 1,281.08 = 507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.80/1,281.08 = 507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.80x = 1,281.08 × 507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.80x = 650,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,532.42/853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.93

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