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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.84, 1,280 and 633.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.84, 1,280 and 633.52 is: 949.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.84 : 1,280 = 633.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.84/1,280 = 633.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.84x = 1,280 × 633.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.84x = 810,905.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,905.60/853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.72

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