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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.11, 1,281.41 and 489.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.11, 1,281.41 and 489.16 is: 733.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.11 : 1,281.41 = 489.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.11/1,281.41 = 489.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.11x = 1,281.41 × 489.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.11x = 626,814.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,814.52/854.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.88

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