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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.88, 1,279.51 and 506.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.88, 1,279.51 and 506.53 is: 759.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.88 : 1,279.51 = 506.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.88/1,279.51 = 506.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.88x = 1,279.51 × 506.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.88x = 648,110.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,110.20/853.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.02

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