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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.99, 1,278.82 and 528.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.99, 1,278.82 and 528.37 is: 791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.99 : 1,278.82 = 528.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.99/1,278.82 = 528.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.99x = 1,278.82 × 528.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.99x = 675,690.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,690.12/853.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.22

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