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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.94, 1,281.61 and 778.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.94, 1,281.61 and 778.86 is: 1,167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.94 : 1,281.61 = 778.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.94/1,281.61 = 778.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.94x = 1,281.61 × 778.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.94x = 998,194.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,194.76/854.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.56

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