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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.48, 1,278.94 and 708.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.48, 1,278.94 and 708.84 is: 1,062.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.48 : 1,278.94 = 708.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.48/1,278.94 = 708.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.48x = 1,278.94 × 708.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.48x = 906,563.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,563.83/853.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.20

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