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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.10, 1,280.04 and 700.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.10, 1,280.04 and 700.29 is: 1,049.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.10 : 1,280.04 = 700.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.10/1,280.04 = 700.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.10x = 1,280.04 × 700.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.10x = 896,399.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,399.21/854.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.52

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