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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.70, 1,278.32 and 804.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.70, 1,278.32 and 804.46 is: 1,200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.70 : 1,278.32 = 804.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.70/1,278.32 = 804.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.70x = 1,278.32 × 804.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.70x = 1,028,350.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,350.92/856.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.36

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