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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.90, 1,283.25 and 507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.90, 1,283.25 and 507.29 is: 762.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.90 : 1,283.25 = 507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.90/1,283.25 = 507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.90x = 1,283.25 × 507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.90x = 650,984.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,984.78/853.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.37

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