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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.96, 1,275.25 and 844.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.96, 1,275.25 and 844.82 is: 1,261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.96 : 1,275.25 = 844.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.96/1,275.25 = 844.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.96x = 1,275.25 × 844.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.96x = 1,077,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,356.71/853.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.60

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