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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.83, 1,279.71 and 750.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.83, 1,279.71 and 750.78 is: 1,125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.83 : 1,279.71 = 750.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.83/1,279.71 = 750.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.83x = 1,279.71 × 750.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.83x = 960,780.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,780.67/853.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.26

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