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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.92, 1,281.96 and 808.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.92, 1,281.96 and 808.56 is: 1,213.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.92 : 1,281.96 = 808.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.92/1,281.96 = 808.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.92x = 1,281.96 × 808.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.92x = 1,036,541.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,541.58/853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.86

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