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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.14, 1,281.97 and 443.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.14, 1,281.97 and 443.56 is: 665.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.14 : 1,281.97 = 443.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.14/1,281.97 = 443.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.14x = 1,281.97 × 443.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.14x = 568,625.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,625.19/854.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.73

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