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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.10, 1,277.85 and 709.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.10, 1,277.85 and 709.10 is: 1,062.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.10 : 1,277.85 = 709.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.10/1,277.85 = 709.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.10x = 1,277.85 × 709.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.10x = 906,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,123.44/853.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.15

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