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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.98, 1,280.76 and 717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.98, 1,280.76 and 717.12 is: 1,075.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.98 : 1,280.76 = 717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.98/1,280.76 = 717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.98x = 1,280.76 × 717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.98x = 918,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,458.61/853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.50

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