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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.85, 1,278.38 and 649.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.85, 1,278.38 and 649.26 is: 972.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.85 : 1,278.38 = 649.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.85/1,278.38 = 649.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.85x = 1,278.38 × 649.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.85x = 830,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,002.62/853.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.07

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