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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.08, 1,281.20 and 528.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.08, 1,281.20 and 528.77 is: 793.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.08 : 1,281.20 = 528.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.08/1,281.20 = 528.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.08x = 1,281.20 × 528.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.08x = 677,460.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,460.12/854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.20

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