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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.70, 1,279.17 and 771.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.70, 1,279.17 and 771.69 is: 1,156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.70 : 1,279.17 = 771.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.70/1,279.17 = 771.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.70x = 1,279.17 × 771.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.70x = 987,122.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,122.70/853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.29

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