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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.16, 1,279.98 and 701.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.16, 1,279.98 and 701.16 is: 1,050.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.16 : 1,279.98 = 701.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.16/1,279.98 = 701.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.16x = 1,279.98 × 701.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.16x = 897,470.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,470.78/854.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.71

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