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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.92, 1,280.91 and 565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.92, 1,280.91 and 565.20 is: 847.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.92 : 1,280.91 = 565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.92/1,280.91 = 565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.92x = 1,280.91 × 565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.92x = 723,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,970.33/853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.82

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