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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.84, 1,278.60 and 637.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.84, 1,278.60 and 637.84 is: 955.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.84 : 1,278.60 = 637.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.84/1,278.60 = 637.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.84x = 1,278.60 × 637.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.84x = 815,542.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,542.22/853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.15

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