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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.97, 1,281.15 and 506.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.97, 1,281.15 and 506.99 is: 760.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.97 : 1,281.15 = 506.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.97/1,281.15 = 506.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.97x = 1,281.15 × 506.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.97x = 649,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,533.44/853.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.61

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