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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.07, 1,281.51 and 421.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.07, 1,281.51 and 421.13 is: 631.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.07 : 1,281.51 = 421.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.07/1,281.51 = 421.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.07x = 1,281.51 × 421.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.07x = 539,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,675.90/854.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.89

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