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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.10, 1,278.84 and 633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.10, 1,278.84 and 633.12 is: 947.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.10 : 1,278.84 = 633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.10/1,278.84 = 633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.10x = 1,278.84 × 633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.10x = 809,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,659.18/854.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.97

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