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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.13, 1,279.08 and 700.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.13, 1,279.08 and 700.44 is: 1,048.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.13 : 1,279.08 = 700.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.13/1,279.08 = 700.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.13x = 1,279.08 × 700.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.13x = 895,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,918.80/854.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.93

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