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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.52, 1,302.44 and 853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.52, 1,302.44 and 853.76 is: 1,287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.52 : 1,302.44 = 853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.52/1,302.44 = 853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.52x = 1,302.44 × 853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.52x = 1,111,971.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,971.17/863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.72

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