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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.72, 1,276.24 and 708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.72, 1,276.24 and 708.56 is: 1,058.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.72 : 1,276.24 = 708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.72/1,276.24 = 708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.72x = 1,276.24 × 708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.72x = 904,292.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,292.61/854.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.00

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