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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.92, 1,278.62 and 688.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.92, 1,278.62 and 688.48 is: 1,030.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.92 : 1,278.62 = 688.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.92/1,278.62 = 688.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.92x = 1,278.62 × 688.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.92x = 880,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,304.30/853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.90

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