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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.54, 1,278.83 and 716.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.54, 1,278.83 and 716.38 is: 1,075.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.54 : 1,278.83 = 716.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.54/1,278.83 = 716.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.54x = 1,278.83 × 716.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.54x = 916,126.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,126.83/851.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.85

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