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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.96, 1,279.26 and 680.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.96, 1,279.26 and 680.98 is: 1,020.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.96 : 1,279.26 = 680.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.96/1,279.26 = 680.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.96x = 1,279.26 × 680.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.96x = 871,150.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,150.47/853.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.13

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