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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.13, 1,277.58 and 699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.13, 1,277.58 and 699.44 is: 1,047.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.13 : 1,277.58 = 699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.13/1,277.58 = 699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.13x = 1,277.58 × 699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.13x = 893,590.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,590.56/853.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.43

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