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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.08, 1,281.44 and 512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.08, 1,281.44 and 512 is: 768.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.08 : 1,281.44 = 512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.08/1,281.44 = 512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.08x = 1,281.44 × 512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.08x = 656,097.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,097.28/854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.19

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