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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.60, 1,280.40 and 699.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.60, 1,280.40 and 699.70 is: 1,049.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.60 : 1,280.40 = 699.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.60/1,280.40 = 699.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.60x = 1,280.40 × 699.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.60x = 895,895.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,895.88/853.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.55

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