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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.72, 1,283.12 and 708.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.72, 1,283.12 and 708.42 is: 1,064.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.72 : 1,283.12 = 708.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.72/1,283.12 = 708.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.72x = 1,283.12 × 708.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.72x = 908,989.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,989.64/853.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.74

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