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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.20, 1,279.80 and 699.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.20, 1,279.80 and 699.30 is: 1,048.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.20 : 1,279.80 = 699.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.20/1,279.80 = 699.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.20x = 1,279.80 × 699.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.20x = 894,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,964.14/853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.95

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