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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.79, 1,279.08 and 730.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.79, 1,279.08 and 730.77 is: 1,094.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.79 : 1,279.08 = 730.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.79/1,279.08 = 730.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.79x = 1,279.08 × 730.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.79x = 934,713.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,713.29/853.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.79

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