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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.64, 1,278.99 and 804.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.64, 1,278.99 and 804.53 is: 1,201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.64 : 1,278.99 = 804.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.64/1,278.99 = 804.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.64x = 1,278.99 × 804.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.64x = 1,028,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,989.02/856.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.19

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