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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.20, 1,278 and 706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.20, 1,278 and 706.68 is: 1,058.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.20 : 1,278 = 706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.20/1,278 = 706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.20x = 1,278 × 706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.20x = 903,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,137.04/853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.53

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