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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.03, 1,281.03 and 421.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.03, 1,281.03 and 421.10 is: 631.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.03 : 1,281.03 = 421.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.03/1,281.03 = 421.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.03x = 1,281.03 × 421.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.03x = 539,441.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,441.73/854.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.64

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