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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.96, 1,280.30 and 738.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.96, 1,280.30 and 738.36 is: 1,106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.96 : 1,280.30 = 738.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.96/1,280.30 = 738.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.96x = 1,280.30 × 738.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.96x = 945,322.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,322.31/853.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.99

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