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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.44, 1,279.47 and 785.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.44, 1,279.47 and 785.10 is: 1,177.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.44 : 1,279.47 = 785.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.44/1,279.47 = 785.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.44x = 1,279.47 × 785.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.44x = 1,004,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,511.90/853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.02

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