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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.92, 1,280.88 and 442.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.92, 1,280.88 and 442.62 is: 663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.92 : 1,280.88 = 442.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.92/1,280.88 = 442.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.92x = 1,280.88 × 442.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.92x = 566,943.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,943.11/853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.93

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