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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.95, 1,280.31 and 506.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.95, 1,280.31 and 506.46 is: 759.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.95 : 1,280.31 = 506.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.95/1,280.31 = 506.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.95x = 1,280.31 × 506.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.95x = 648,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,422.60/853.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.32

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