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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.11, 1,278.56 and 742.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.11, 1,278.56 and 742.95 is: 1,113.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.11 : 1,278.56 = 742.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.11/1,278.56 = 742.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.11x = 1,278.56 × 742.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.11x = 949,902.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,902.44/853.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.46

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