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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.83, 1,281.17 and 507.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.83, 1,281.17 and 507.15 is: 760.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.83 : 1,281.17 = 507.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.83/1,281.17 = 507.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.83x = 1,281.17 × 507.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.83x = 649,742.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,742.83/853.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.97

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