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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.84, 1,281.77 and 718.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.84, 1,281.77 and 718.57 is: 1,078.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.84 : 1,281.77 = 718.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.84/1,281.77 = 718.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.84x = 1,281.77 × 718.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.84x = 921,031.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,031.47/853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.70

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