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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.12, 1,277.82 and 610.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.12, 1,277.82 and 610.76 is: 913.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.12 : 1,277.82 = 610.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.12/1,277.82 = 610.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.12x = 1,277.82 × 610.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.12x = 780,441.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,441.34/854.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.74

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