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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.44, 1,281.68 and 799.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.44, 1,281.68 and 799.76 is: 1,199.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.44 : 1,281.68 = 799.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.44/1,281.68 = 799.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.44x = 1,281.68 × 799.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.44x = 1,025,036.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,036.40/854.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.66

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