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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.03, 1,281.66 and 659.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.03, 1,281.66 and 659.23 is: 989.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.03 : 1,281.66 = 659.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.03/1,281.66 = 659.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.03x = 1,281.66 × 659.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.03x = 844,903.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,903.05/854.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.31

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