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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.90, 1,281.48 and 635.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.90, 1,281.48 and 635.02 is: 953.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.90 : 1,281.48 = 635.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.90/1,281.48 = 635.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.90x = 1,281.48 × 635.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.90x = 813,765.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,765.43/853.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.00

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