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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.10, 1,278.66 and 649.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.10, 1,278.66 and 649.50 is: 972.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.10 : 1,278.66 = 649.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.10/1,278.66 = 649.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.10x = 1,278.66 × 649.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.10x = 830,489.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,489.67/854.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.36

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