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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.96, 1,283.45 and 719.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.96, 1,283.45 and 719.69 is: 1,080.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.96 : 1,283.45 = 719.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.96/1,283.45 = 719.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.96x = 1,283.45 × 719.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.96x = 923,686.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,686.13/854.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.39

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