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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.14, 1,281.15 and 567.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.14, 1,281.15 and 567.34 is: 850.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.14 : 1,281.15 = 567.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.14/1,281.15 = 567.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.14x = 1,281.15 × 567.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.14x = 726,847.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,847.64/854.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.97

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