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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.98, 1,279.91 and 483.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.98, 1,279.91 and 483.77 is: 725.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.98 : 1,279.91 = 483.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.98/1,279.91 = 483.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.98x = 1,279.91 × 483.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.98x = 619,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,173.24/853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.04

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