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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.09, 1,280.94 and 623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.09, 1,280.94 and 623.10 is: 934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.09 : 1,280.94 = 623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.09/1,280.94 = 623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.09x = 1,280.94 × 623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.09x = 798,153.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,153.71/854.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.51

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