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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.08, 1,279.07 and 487.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.08, 1,279.07 and 487.76 is: 730.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.08 : 1,279.07 = 487.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.08/1,279.07 = 487.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.08x = 1,279.07 × 487.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.08x = 623,876.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,876.74/854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.47

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