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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.98, 1,278.09 and 529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.98, 1,278.09 and 529.62 is: 792.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.98 : 1,278.09 = 529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.98/1,278.09 = 529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.98x = 1,278.09 × 529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.98x = 676,902.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,902.03/853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.64

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